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Absent UBT MPs fuel fresh split buzz
NDTV··16 Jun
NDTV reported that five of Uddhav Thackeray's nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs missed a Matoshree meeting, fuelling speculation that some may move toward the NDA. Party leaders said the MPs joined online and denied rebellion talk.
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What It Means For You
- Maharashtra opposition politics could shift if UBT MPs defect.
- The June 19 Shiv Sena foundation day event may become a loyalty test.
- Anti-defection strategy now shapes parliamentary politics as much as ideology.
What's Happening
- Five UBT MPs missed a key meeting in person.
- Party leaders deny any rebellion.
- Speculation says several MPs may be in touch with NDA leaders.
Why It Matters
- The original Shiv Sena split in 2022 weakened Uddhav Thackeray's hold.
- UBT has nine Lok Sabha MPs.
- The party has also called an MLA meeting on June 22.
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