Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are expected to join Eknath Shinde's camp today, potentially securing two-thirds strength under the anti-defection law.
The announcement is expected around 3:00pm on Monday
Jun 22, 2026
09:47 am
What's the storyIn a major political development, six of the nine Lok Sabha MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) are likely to merge with the Eknath Shinde-led faction, according to various media reports.
The formal announcement is expected around 3:00pm on Monday.
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