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The Sena (UBT)'s group leader in the Lok Sabha, Arvind Sawant, on Wednesday issued a whip, asking all nine Lok Sabha MPs to attend a meeting of the party's parliamentary unit at 11 am on Thursday in New Delhi | Mumbai news

Shiv Sena (UBT) has appealed to the Lok Sabha Speaker to reject any claims of a separate faction. The party faces defections of its Lok Sabha MPs to a rival group. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed strong disapproval of the wavering MPs. He alleged financial incentives for the defections.

A major political development unfolds in Maharashtra as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submit a letter seeking separate recognition, sources tell NDTV. The move is being seen as a significant setback for Uddhav Thackeray's faction and could pave the way for a merger with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. With claims and counterclaims flying, and Sena UBT leaders challenging the rebels' authority, the spotlight is now on the Speaker's next decision. Here's everything we know about the latest twist in Maharashtra's political battle.

Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleges horsetrading, claims some MPs were being offered Rs 50 crore to switch sides, asks rebels to quit the party

Shiv Sena UBT Crisis Live Updates: Amid speculation of a possible shift within Shiv Sena (UBT), sources clarified that no meeting took place between Shrikant Shinde and UBT MPs, contrary to earlier reports. They said any political move would first require the rebel group to submit a formal letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The clarification comes amid renewed chatter over Uddhav Thackeray's parliamentary strength following reports of possible defections, while party leaders continue internal consultations and outreach. Sanjay Raut told India Today that it is difficult to identify camp-wise alignment unless all MPs are together, adding that the real test will be tomorrow's legislative meeting for which a whip has been issued. He further said no one leaves a party voluntarily and that MPs should resign openly if they wish to switch sides. Follow IndiaToday.in for the latest updates.

Amid indications of a crisis in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), senior party leaders and the rebel camp on Wednesday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla se

Sources told News18 Marathi that the group submitted a letter and received in-principle approval around 3:00 PM yesterday. The MPs will now have to appear before the Speaker

"Uddhav Thackeray, Sena (UBT) workers have toiled hard to ensure the victory of the MPs. Resign if you want to switch sides," said Raut as he lashed out at rebels.

Amid speculation that six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs may rebel, Shiv Sena (UBT) has urged Speaker Om Birla not to grant recognition to any splinter group.

Operation Tiger News LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena camp is staring at yet another crisis, with seven MPs likely to split from the party. However, this would not be the first instance of leaders breaking ranks with Uddhav. A series of rebellions have marked the party's history.