A political crisis is brewing within the Shiv Sena (UBT), with reports indicating that six to seven of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are inclined to defect to the ruling Shiv Sena. This development threatens to destabilize the party further.
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Earlier, Sanjay Raut held a press conference in Delhi, alleging that money was being offered to party MPs under 'Operation Tiger' to engineer defections. He claimed that the ruling party was attempting to poach UBT legislators through monetary incentives.
Congress Protests in Madhya Pradesh
On Wednesday, protesters opposed the rejection of Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh through a 'Charkha Satyagraha'. The protest aimed to highlight the alleged injustice and demand a review of the decision.
Political Implications
If the defections materialize, it could significantly alter the balance of power in the Lok Sabha and weaken the UBT faction. The ruling Shiv Sena stands to gain, while the opposition faces a setback.
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