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For Shinde, the latest defections represent another significant victory in his effort to consolidate support within the party.
UPDATED: Jun 22, 2026 17:12 IST
Six Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) joined Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Monday, dealing a major blow to the opposition party ahead of key political battles in the state.
The switch comes after days of intense speculation over the future of the MPs, who had reportedly been in touch with Shinde's camp amid growing uncertainty within the Uddhav faction. Their move further strengthens Shinde's hold over the Shiv Sena and expands his influence in Maharashtra politics.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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Published By:
Dev Goswami
Published On:
Jun 22, 2026 17:07 IST
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