Six Shiv Sena UBT MPs Defect To Eknath Shinde Faction, Deepening Maharashtra Political Split

India

A significant political split in Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena deepens as six MPs defect to Eknath Shinde’s faction, marking a formal division and a major blow to the Uddhav Thackeray-led camp.The move raises serious questions about Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership, the future of Shiv Sena UBT and whether more defections could follow. With the Shinde faction gaining strength, Maharashtra’s political landscape is set for another round of realignment, alliance calculations and power shifts.The defection also intensifies the battle over loyalty, legitimacy and the future direction of the Shiv Sena brand. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_brass-tacks News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 19:59 IST