Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar to join Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Omraje Nimbalkar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, has announced his decision to defect to the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde. He cited the party's electoral losses and his inability to effectively serve his constituents while in the political opposition.
Why it matters
This defection highlights the ongoing political instability and shifting alliances within Maharashtra's state government.
In a setback for the Shiv Sena (UBT), party MP Omraje Nimbalkar, one of the six dissidents, on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said he will join the Shiv Sena, headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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