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Lok Sabha Approves Merger of Rebel Shiv Sena MPs
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🗓 19 Jul 2026, 01:48 AM
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The Lok Sabha has approved the merger of six rebel Shiv Sena MPs with the Shinde faction, dealing a significant blow to the Uddhav Thackeray camp. This move is expected to have major implications for the political landscape in Maharashtra.
The Lok Sabha's approval of the merger of six rebel Shiv Sena MPs with the Shinde faction marks a significant development in the ongoing political turmoil in Maharashtra. This decision is likely to weaken the Uddhav Thackeray camp and bolster the position of the Shinde faction. The rebel MPs had earlier broken away from the Shiv Sena, leading to a split in the party. The merger is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the state's politics.