Six Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's faction have officially joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated the move is lawful and these MPs will contest using the Shiv Sena symbol. He emphasized that this signifies a second phase of party members rejoining them, driven by adherence to Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology. One MP cited harassment by a UBT Sena leader as his reason for switching.

A few kilometres away in Mumbai's western suburbs, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was holding a separate rally in Goregaon to mark the Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day. "Those who forget…

A Sena leader said the formal announcement of the MPs joining the Shiv Sena would be made in a day or two after completing the required formalities. | India News