Why rebel Uddhav Sena MPs face hurdle in bid to repeat Shinde’s 2022 revolt
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders argue that a potential defection by rebel MPs would be harder to justify than Eknath Shinde’s 2022 revolt. While rebels cite ideological shifts and proximity to the Congress party, the party leadership maintains that the current situation lacks the clear ideological grounds used in previous splits.
Why it matters
The ongoing instability within the Shiv Sena reflects broader shifts in Maharashtra's political landscape and the fragility of regional party alliances.
Even as six of the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nine Lok Sabha MPs remain at the centre of a rebel crisis , leaders of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party say that unlike Eknath Shinde’s 2022 rebellion, justifying a split this time may not be as easy despite similar reasons being cited now.
The article presents arguments from both the UBT and Shinde factions, providing a balanced view of the political conflict.
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