Uddhav camp MP confirms crossover, Sanjay Raut says some rebels are ‘in touch’: Shiv Sena latest in UBT rebellion

Dharashiv MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar said he would announce his stand after consulting supporters and party workers in his constituency.

Nimbalkar left Pune Amidst heavy police security, a meeting of supporters and party officials was called for Dharashiv in Govardhanwadi village on Sunday afternoon.

All six dissident MPs are expected to hold a formal press conference only after Nimbalkar announces his decision, which he said could come by Monday.

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Six MPs – Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchore and Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar – did not attend the House. Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentary party meeting On 17th June in Delhi. This led to speculation that he might join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has nine Lok Sabha members. Under the anti-defection law, at least six MPs or two-thirds of the parliamentary party would be required to avoid disqualification in the event of a merger or split.

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In a video message, the Hingoli MP said he and some other Sena (UBT) MPs had not taken any decision till June 18. “We had not gone anywhere. However, since Thursday, some comments were made against us, which convinced us that there is no point in staying here (Shiv Sena-UBT),” he said in an apparent reference to party leader Sanjay Raut’s statements.

According to PTI, Ashtikar said he has not given up his ideology: “I have not gone anywhere. I have just come from Shiv Sena to Shiv Sena.”

Explaining his step, he said that due to being in opposition, the development work in his constituency is being affected.

“The work of party workers is not getting done because we are not in power. People have elected us with a lot of expectations and it is my job to get their work done. But I am not getting any development funds.” ₹The MPLAD fund of Rs 5 crore is very limited.”

He alleged that despite efforts in the last two years, he could not secure adequate funds for his Lok Sabha constituency. “We need funds and I have taken this step. I will continue to work for the people and fulfill the responsibility that people have entrusted to me.”

Ashtikar said he was not angry with Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, but indicated that comments by party leaders had influenced his decision. “I was left with no option,” he said, adding that those who were angry with him would eventually understand his position.

Responding to Raut’s warning that rebel MPs may face action from angry Shiv Sena workers under “Operation Tudva”, Ashtikar said, “Though he is a father figure and can scold, he should understand that everyone has the ability to respond in kind. Even he knows the consequences.”

“Some MPs are still in touch. They are scared because of the anger in their constituency,” Raut told reporters, according to PTI. He said that currently discussions are going on with at least two rebel MPs.

He said that the party is ready to talk if the MPs feel that they have made a mistake.

Raut also said that the rebel MPs are technically still members of Shiv Sena (UBT). he said neither Lok Sabha Neither the Speaker nor the Shinde-led Shiv Sena had made any formal announcement regarding his status.

According to him, although the MPs have violated the party whip by not attending the parliamentary meeting, they have not publicly announced that they are leaving the party.

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Addressing a public meeting in Kolhapur on Saturday, Shah said that there is no faction within Shiv Sena now and the party is now being led by Shinde.

Raut accused Shah of insulting Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray And Maharashtra.

“There is only one Shiv Sena and it is led by Uddhav Thackeray,” he said.

According to PTI, Lok Sabha member Arvind Sawant said that none of the six MPs responded to the notice issued on June 18. The party’s next step may be to approach the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla There are demands to disqualify him for violating the whip.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have continued efforts to convince the MPs to stay. MLAs Kailash Patil and Varun Sardesai met Nimbalkar at his Pune residence early Sunday and conveyed the party chief’s message. Uddhav Thackeray.

“We are confident that Omraj will be with us,” Patil told reporters after the meeting, according to ANI.

Aaditya Thackeray also extended an olive branch, saying those who want to come back are welcome as Uddhav Thackeray has a “big heart”. However, he warned that action would be taken against those who ultimately chose to go against the party.

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Nimbalkar traveled to Dharashiv under police protection after security was tightened around his residence in Pune.

“I will hold a meeting with people and party officials and then clarify my stand,” he said.

He said that he will not speak against Uddhav Thackeray or Aditya Thackeray and admitted that leaders from both the parties are in touch with him.

Nimbalkar also said he would challenge in the High Court the special court’s verdict acquitting former NCP minister Padmasingh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder of his father, Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar.

The MP had earlier rejected Sanjay Raut’s claims that he was being pressured through the legal case to switch political sides.

Mahajan mocked Raut by saying it was only a matter of time before central agencies Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) met him.

He also accused Uddhav Thackeray of losing the trust of party workers and leaders.

Raut responded by alleging that central agencies have been repeatedly used for political purposes and personally attacked Mahajan, claiming that the BJP leader himself is afraid of the investigation.

Shivakumar later said the leaders exchanged views on matters of public interest. The meeting heightened speculation of closer ties between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress, especially amid reports of “operation tiger“And possible defection.

However, recently Uddhav Thackeray had ruled out any merger of Shiv Sena with Congress.

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Senior BJP leaders said the developments reflected a leadership crisis within those parties rather than any role played by the ruling party.

According to BJP leaders, many Shiv Sena workers and MLAs were feeling cut off from the party leadership and were unhappy with Uddhav Thackeray’s alliance with the Congress.

The BJP said the defection was motivated by concerns about its political future, leadership style and organizational functioning.

However, Uddhav Thackeray has accused the BJP of attempting to woo MPs to strengthen the NDA’s numbers in Parliament and secure support for future legislation requiring a larger parliamentary majority.