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Six MPs Defect from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, Back Eknath Shinde
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 02:01 PM
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Six Members of Parliament have announced their allegiance to Eknath Shinde, signaling a significant split within the Shiv Sena party. Their decision now awaits recognition from the Lok Sabha Speaker.
In a major political development, six Members of Parliament have declared their support for Eknath Shinde, shifting their allegiance away from Uddhav Thackeray. This move indicates a significant internal division within the Shiv Sena party.
The parliamentarians have formally recognized Eknath Shinde as their leader. The implications of this defection and the official recognition of the new leadership are now keenly awaited.
All eyes are now on the Lok Sabha Speaker, whose decision will be crucial in determining the future course of action regarding these MPs and their party affiliation.
The parliamentarians have formally recognized Eknath Shinde as their leader. The implications of this defection and the official recognition of the new leadership are now keenly awaited.
All eyes are now on the Lok Sabha Speaker, whose decision will be crucial in determining the future course of action regarding these MPs and their party affiliation.