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Shiv Sena (UBT) minister Gulabrao Patil claimed that "Operation Tiger 2.0" had begun and more than 14 MLAs from the party would join the ruling faction led by Eknath Shinde. This comes after a meeting attended by Uddhav Thackeray and reports of four MLAs expressing their wish to switch over.

Shiv Sena (UBT) minister Gulabrao Patil claimed that "Operation Tiger 2.0" had begun and more than 14 MLAs from the party would join the ruling faction led by Eknath Shinde. This comes after a meeting attended by Uddhav Thackeray and reports of four MLAs expressing their wish to switch over.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray reached Nagpur on Friday and is set to tour Yavatmal, Washim, Hingoli and Parbhani over the next two days, following a major political setback for his faction.

The two leaders reportedly greeted each other with a handshake and briefly exchanged words during the journey.

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray shared a flight to Nagpur and exchanged a brief handshake. The encounter came days after major Shiv Sena (UBT) defections, though both sides called it routine courtesy.

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray shared a Mumbai-Nagpur flight and exchanged a handshake, triggering political buzz. Both sides said it was merely a chance meeting and a courteous greeting.

The party plans to contest 30 of the 40 assembly seats, focusing on a sons-of-the-soil plank and wooing Hindu and pro-Marathi voters

Sanjay Raut said Aaditya Thackeray has the capability to formally lead Shiv Sena (UBT) as younger leaders take more responsibility. He paired that endorsement with a sharp attack on defecting MPs, signalling an aggressive push to reclaim the party's base.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the party's resilience despite recent defections, attributing the exodus to greed for power and money. He expressed confidence in Aaditya Thackeray's leadership potential, stating the younger generation must take command. Raut challenged the defecting MPs to face public scrutiny, claiming the party cadre remains loyal to Uddhav Thackeray.

According to sources, three to four MLAs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) met Eknath Shinde a few days ago and reportedly informed him that a group of 12 to 14 legislators was prepared to switch allegiance to his faction.