Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged street protests in Mumbai after six [1] members of parliament aligned with the Eknath Shinde-led faction.

The unrest signals a deepening crisis within the party as it struggles to maintain cohesion during a split known as "Operation Tiger." This internal fracturing threatens the party's legislative strength and stability in Maharashtra.

Party leadership responded to the defection by issuing show-cause notices to the six [1] rebel MPs. The move is part of an effort to hold the legislators accountable for their shift in allegiance to the Shinde faction.

Reports indicate that four [2] of the rebel MPs were moved to a resort in Rajasthan. This tactic is often used in Indian politics to prevent further poaching or to secure a bloc of legislators away from their home constituencies.

The protests in Mumbai reflected growing anger among the rank-and-file workers who view the alignment as a betrayal of the party's core identity. The streets of Mumbai became the focal point for this grievance as workers gathered to voice their opposition to the rebels.

While the party attempts to manage the fallout through administrative notices, the physical relocation of four [2] lawmakers suggests a high-stakes struggle for control over the party's remaining parliamentary presence.

“Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged street protests in Mumbai after six members of parliament aligned with the Eknath Shinde-led faction.”

The relocation of lawmakers to a resort and the issuance of show-cause notices highlight the volatile nature of the Shiv Sena split. By isolating the rebel MPs and mobilizing street protests, the UBT faction is attempting to signal strength to its base and discourage further defections, though the loss of six legislators significantly weakens its bargaining power.