Six members of parliament from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction of Shiv Sena are planning a meeting in New Delhi with Speaker Om Birla [1].
This movement suggests a potential exodus from the UBT camp, which could weaken Uddhav Thackeray's influence in the Lok Sabha and shift the balance of power within the fractured party.
The lawmakers have submitted a letter seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group [2]. This formal request indicates a move to distance themselves from the Thackeray-led faction and establish a distinct identity within the house.
Reports said the rebel MPs are set to meet with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alongside the Speaker [1]. The meeting aims to discuss a possible realignment with Shinde's leadership [2].
This development follows a pattern of internal strife and shifting loyalties within the Shiv Sena. The six [1] MPs are reportedly moving to formalize a split from the UBT faction to align with the Shinde-led wing of the party [2].
The meeting in New Delhi serves as a critical step in the legal and administrative process of changing parliamentary affiliations. By coordinating with both the Speaker and the Deputy Chief Minister, the lawmakers are seeking both legislative recognition, and political backing from the state leadership.
“Six UBT MPs are planning to meet Speaker Om Birla and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde”
The potential shift of six MPs from the UBT faction to Eknath Shinde's camp represents a significant blow to Uddhav Thackeray's parliamentary strength. If the Speaker recognizes these members as a separate group or accepts their shift in allegiance, it further legitimizes the Shinde-led faction as the dominant force of the Shiv Sena, potentially isolating the UBT camp in national legislative proceedings.
