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Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Absent from Party Meeting Amidst Defection Law Concerns
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 08:32 AM
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Six Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction were notably absent from a recent party meeting, raising questions about internal dynamics and potential implications under the anti-defection law.
A significant number of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MPs, totaling six, did not attend a crucial party meeting. This absence has fueled speculation regarding the party's internal stability and the potential formation of a separate group by dissenting members.
The anti-defection law mandates that a minimum of six MPs are required to split from their original party and form a distinct legislative group without facing disqualification. The absence of these six members from the meeting directly correlates with this legal threshold, suggesting a possible strategic move.
While details surrounding the reasons for their absence remain unclear, the event underscores the ongoing political maneuvering within the Shiv Sena factions. Further clarity is expected as the situation evolves.
The anti-defection law mandates that a minimum of six MPs are required to split from their original party and form a distinct legislative group without facing disqualification. The absence of these six members from the meeting directly correlates with this legal threshold, suggesting a possible strategic move.
While details surrounding the reasons for their absence remain unclear, the event underscores the ongoing political maneuvering within the Shiv Sena factions. Further clarity is expected as the situation evolves.