Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to ferry MPs away via chartered jet, warning of accountability for those leaving the party.

The allegation comes amid growing speculation that several MPs from the party may join the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to…