Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are officially joining the Eknath Shinde-led faction today, significantly boosting the ruling party's strength in the Lok Sabha. This move marks a major blow to Uddhav Thackeray's party, with the rebels citing ideological differences and proximity to Congress as reasons for their departure.

The split intensifies political turmoil, as the Shinde camp welcomes the MPs, continuing its 'Operation Tiger'.