Shiv Sena (UBT) remains hopeful that Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar will not defect, despite him deferring a decision on his political future. Six party MPs skipped a crucial meeting, fueling defection rumors. While the party has issued show-cause notices, no replies have been received. Aaditya Thackeray extended an olive branch, but warned of action against defectors.

MUMBAI: With Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut warning that action would be taken against MPs who fail to attend the party's parliamentary meeting on Thursday morning, as a whip had…

Action will be taken against the legislators if they do not respond to a notice issued to them within seven days, the leaders of the faction said.