There is a possibility of a breakdown in Shiv Sena-UBT, speculation of joining Shinde faction intensified

The Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction (UBT) is feared once again. It is reported that many party leaders and MLAs are preparing to join the group. If this happens, it will be a major setback for Uddhav Thackeray. However, Uddhav Thackeray has claimed that no leader of his party will leave him. But recent events have questioned this claim.

Non -existence of leaders on Bala Saheb Thackeray’s death anniversary

The absence of several prominent leaders of Shiv Sena-UBT in the program organized on the death anniversary of Bala Saheb Thackeray has further intensified the speculation.

• The program was held in Andheri.
• Non -existent leaders include MLAs Dilip Sopal, Rahul Patil, Babaji Kale, and MP Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Bandhu Jadhav, Om Raje Nimbalkar and Sanjay Dina Patil.
• Former MLAs Rajan Salvi and Vaibhav Naik also did not reach the program.

In particular, there is a discussion about Rajan Salvi that he may leave UBT and join the Shinde faction. He has not even denied these rumors.

Sanjay Raut’s cleanliness

Shiv Sena-UBT Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut gave clarification on the absence of leaders and said:

“Those who are making absence an issue, they do not understand the Shiv Sena. The event was for Mumbai, so other leaders of the state did not participate in it. ”
He also said that some leaders had already informed the party that they were busy with other programs.

Uday Samanta’s big claim

Shiv Sena leader and Industry Minister Uday Samant has claimed that Shiv Sena-UBT will see a big breakdown in the coming days.

• Feudal claims:
  • Four UBT MLAs and three MPs may soon join the Shinde faction.
  • Four Congress MLAs are also going to be a part of Shinde Shiv Sena.
• He also said that both Shiv Sena and BJP are trying to draw UBT leaders towards them.

Impact on political equations

The impact of a possible breakdown in Shiv Sena-UBT may deepen on the politics of Maharashtra. This is not only a challenge for the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray, but can also prove to be a further strengthening move to Shinde faction and BJP.