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Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena Crisis Live: Shiv Sena (Uddhav camp) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that Rs 15 crore was being paid individually to "buy MPs".

Rebellion crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske claimed the rebel Sena (UBT) MPs split because they feared the party was heading towards a merger with Congress. He alleged their repeated requests for a meeting with Uddhav Thackeray were ignored. | India News

Two of the three, Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai, are multiple-time MPs while Rajabhau Waje is a first-time parliamentarian from Nashik.

The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, faces a potential split as six rebel MPs announced their intent to leave the party, citing the party leadership's desire for merger with the Congress. , India News, Times Now

There has been no official response from Nagesh Aashtikar, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Dina Patil, Omprakash Rajenimbalkar and Bhausaheb Wakchaure, who had skipped the meeting.

After the meeting, Raut alleged that the rebel MPs had received another Rs10 crore each and had been shifted to a secure location in Rajasthan. | India News

These MPs had helped the Uddhav Thackeray-led party hold its ground in Maharashtra in 2024. But now, they are likely preparing to desert it.

What makes the present situation particularly serious is that it comes after multiple electoral setbacks, organisational losses and repeated blows to the identity of the party founded by his father, Bal Thackeray.

Six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs failed to attend a mandatory party meeting despite a whip being issued,. Their absence may lead to potential disqualification proceedings. , India News, Times Now

Team Uddhav leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that the party MPs in Maharashtra are being offered up to Rs 15 crore each to switch sides and join the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction.