Uddhav Thackeray Faces Major Crisis: 7 MPs and 14 MLAs Set to Defect

Shiv Sena (UBT) is on the brink of a massive split as reports suggest 7 out of 9 Lok Sabha MPs and 14 out of 16 MLAs are preparing to join Eknath Shinde's faction before the party's 60th Foundation Day.

In a significant political development in Maharashtra, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) is reportedly on the verge of another massive internal rebellion. Ahead of the Shiv Sena's 60th Foundation Day, reports suggest that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is preparing to deliver a major blow to the Thackeray camp. According to emerging reports, 7 out of the 9 Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and 14 out of its 16 MLAs are planning to rebel and join the Shinde faction.

The Scale of the Rebellion

The political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with the news that a large group of lawmakers from the UBT faction is ready to switch sides. It's claimed that 7 out of the 9 current Lok Sabha MPs are in the process of breaking away. These 7 MPs are expected to form a separate group initially and subsequently merge with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This move is seen as a strategic step to consolidate the Shinde faction's strength in the Parliament and further weaken the Thackeray-led group.

Key Names Involved in the Split

The reports have identified several prominent names who are allegedly part of this rebel group. The list of MPs who might soon distance themselves from Uddhav Thackeray includes Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Sanjay Deshmukh, Arvind Sawant, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Patil, Nagesh Bapurao Ashtikar, Shri Rajabhau Waje, and Sanjay Dina Patil, while the inclusion of these names suggests a widespread dissatisfaction within the UBT camp, spanning across various regions of Maharashtra. The departure of these leaders would Notably impact the party's representation in the Lok Sabha.

Timeline and Strategy

Sources indicate that this split could materialize within the next day or two. The rebel group is expected to meet the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to submit a formal letter regarding their decision, while this development comes just before the 60th Foundation Day of the Shiv Sena, making the timing particularly sensitive for the Thackeray family. To counter this imminent threat, senior UBT leaders Anil Desai and Sanjay Raut are currently stationed in Delhi, making frantic efforts to prevent the party from disintegrating further and to keep the remaining flock together.

Claims Regarding MLAs

The rebellion isn't limited to the Lok Sabha members, while kripal Tumane, a leader and MLA from Eknath Shinde's party, has made sensational claims regarding the state assembly members. According to Tumane, out of the 16 MLAs currently with Uddhav Thackeray, 14 are ready to leave the party. He further stated that the 7 MPs would form their separate group before the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Tumane emphasized that these lawmakers have already taken their decision and are waiting for the right moment to make it official, which would leave Uddhav Thackeray with only a handful of loyalists.