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The biggest and shocking news of this time is coming out from the political corridors of Maharashtra. Three newly elected Lok Sabha MPs of the party were suddenly absent from a very important and high-level meeting called by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at the headquarters of Shiv Sena (UBT) in Mumbai. Amidst the proximity of assembly elections in the state and the internal turmoil going on in the Mahayuti camp, this mysterious absence of MPs has made the heartbeats of Matoshree (Uddhav Thackeray’s residence) faster. Political pundits believe that behind this development, the script of a big game i.e. ‘Operation Tiger’ is once again being written in the politics of Maharashtra.
Suspense deepened due to MPs’ phones being switched off at the right time
According to concrete information received from sources, Uddhav Thackeray had called this emergency meeting of all his Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs to review the upcoming political strategy, seat sharing and ground preparations. When attempts were made to contact the absent MPs just before the start of the meeting, their phones were found not reachable or switched off. The top leadership of the party has taken this matter very seriously. Although, officially the party spokespersons say that these MPs had given advance notice of their absence due to bad weather or pre-scheduled domestic programs, but this argument is not being easily digested in political circles.
Are Uddhav’s commanders falling into the trap of ‘Operation Tiger’?
In view of the major defection in Maharashtra politics in the last few years, the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp is very alert and scared. There are speculations that the strategists of the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Eknath Shinde faction and Ajit Pawar faction) have activated ‘Operation Tiger’ backstage to weaken the opposition. Under this, efforts are being made to persuade opposition MPs and powerful leaders to change sides or remain impartial. If these 3 MPs take any big decision, it can prove to be a huge blow for Uddhav Thackeray after the boost he gets after the Lok Sabha elections.
Sanjay Raut engaged in damage control, round of meetings started in Matoshree
As soon as the news of MPs’ disappearance spread, Shiv Sena (UBT) trouble-shooter and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut immediately went into damage control mode. He came in front of the media and completely rejected the news of any kind of resentment or rebellion. Sanjay Raut claimed that all the MPs and MLAs of the party are completely united and stand firmly under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray. Meanwhile, a secret meeting of the remaining senior party leaders and legal advisors has started inside Matoshree to deal with any emergency political situation.
Political siege of alliance intensified from Delhi to Mumbai
The impact of this development is not limited to Mumbai only, but its echo is being heard in the political corridors of Delhi also. Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents, Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) have also set their sights on this entire matter. The opposition fears that if the news of MPs switching sides just before the upcoming assembly elections proves to be true, it will have a direct impact on the morale of the workers. However, the next 24 to 48 hours are going to be very decisive in deciding the direction of future politics of Maharashtra.