The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction led by Uddhav Thackeray has issued show-cause notices to six MPs who missed a key party meeting [1].
This internal crisis threatens the stability of the Thackeray-led faction during a critical legislative period. A mass defection to the rival group led by Ek Nath Shinde would significantly alter the political balance in Maharashtra.
The notices were issued on Thursday, coinciding with the start of the Maharashtra Assembly monsoon session [1, 2]. Party leadership responded to the absence of the six members by initiating the formal process that could lead to their disqualification [1].
Speculation has grown that these lawmakers intend to merge with the group led by Ek Nath Shinde [2]. The tension within the party comes as the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly begins its monsoon session, placing the faction under intense public and political scrutiny [1, 2].
Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP, and other senior leaders remain central to the party's response as they navigate the potential split [1, 2]. The leadership has not yet confirmed the final number of members who may defect, but the issuance of notices to six individuals [1] marks a formal escalation of the dispute.
The party headquarters in Maharashtra has become the focal point for these disciplinary actions. The outcome of the show-cause notices will determine whether the rebel MPs retain their positions or face removal from the party fold [1].
“Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued show-cause notices to six MPs who missed a key party meeting.”
The potential exit of six MPs suggests a deepening fracture within the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction. If these members successfully merge with the Shinde group, it would weaken Uddhav Thackeray's legislative leverage and reinforce the dominance of the rival faction within the state's political landscape.
