Maharashtra Deputy CM Ek Nath Shinde Announces More Moves in Operation Tiger

Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena leader Ek Nath Shinde warned that "the picture is still left" and that "more breaking news" will follow regarding the political campaign dubbed Operation Tiger. The statement, borrowing a popular Bollywood line, was aimed at both allies and opposition, signaling a more aggressive phase in the struggle over Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy.

Shinde has overseen the defection of six of the party’s nine Lok Sabha MPs, giving his faction a two‑thirds majority that shields it from anti‑defection penalties under the tenth schedule. The move challenges Uddhav Thackeray’s remaining workers, especially in Mumbai, Thane and the Marathwada region, and is intended to keep the opposition on the defensive. Political analysts note that while the tactics generate headlines, the long‑term durability of Operation Tiger remains uncertain and could provoke internal dissent among earlier supporters.