Shiv Sena split deepens; Supreme Court to hear challenge

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   India Opposition Protests Alleged Temple Donation Theft and Police Crackdown

   Raj Thackeray alleges massive donation thefts at Siddhivinayak Temple (₹18 cr) and Ram Mandir (₹1,400 cr). Opposition MPs protest in Parliament, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s response; BJP denies the BJP‑

2. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Supreme Court to Hear Shiv Sena (UBT) Challenge on Six MPs' Merger with Shinde

   India's Supreme Court will hear Shiv Sena (UBT)'s petition challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's recognition of six MPs merging with Eknath Shinde's faction, citing constitutional anti‑defection concerns.

3. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde attacks Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Ram Raksha’ campaign

   Deputy CM Eknath Shinde denounced Uddhav Thackeray’s “Ram Raksha” campaign, saying Hindutva isn’t a T‑shirt and accusing the movement of political opportunism.

4. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Shiv Sena leaders warn opposition and set agenda for India's monsoon parliamentary session

   Shiv Sena’s Manisha Kayande and Anand Dubey warned the opposition and urged the monsoon session to focus on NEET leak, inflation, corruption, Ram‑temple probe and a Uniform Civil Code.

5. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 21 sources

   Lok Sabha Speaker clears merger of six Uddhav‑led Shiv Sena MPs into Shinde faction

   Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Uddhav‑led Shiv Sena MPs into Eknath Shinde’s faction, raising its Lok Sabha strength to 13, and granted separate seating to 20 rebel TMC MPs ahead of the Monsoon S​e

6. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Shiv Sena (UBT) disputes rebel MPs' merger and condemns Mumbai municipal handling of tree collapse

   Shiv Sena (UBT) sent legal notices to six rebel MPs over an illegal merger and, in an editorial, slammed the BJP‑led alliance and Mumbai's municipal response to a fatal tree‑collapse incident.

7. 21 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

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

   Maharashtra deputy CM Ek Nath Shinde says Operation Tiger is unfinished, hinting at further political actions after securing a two‑thirds majority through defections.

8. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Congress launches protests over alleged Ram temple offering theft

   Congress plans protests in Ayodhya and across Himachal Pradesh over alleged theft of Ram temple offerings, demanding investigation and accountability.

9. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses centre‑move rumours

   Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects rumours of a move to a central government role; opposition leaders speculate on his successor and future positions, while revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawanekar calls

10. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Maharashtra leaders clash over alleged temple fund looting

    Maharashtra politicians accuse each other of covering up temple donation thefts, with Shiv Sena blaming BJP's UCC push and BJP deputy chief targeting Uddhav Thackeray over Siddhivinayak loot.

11. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena split and Siddhivinayak Temple loot claims

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs defected to Eknath Shinde’s faction, meeting Speaker Om Birla in “Operation Tiger”. Shinde also accused Uddhav Thackeray of silence on Siddhivinayak Temple donation theft, sparking a r r

12. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Sharad Pawar’s meeting with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde sparks Maharashtra alliance row

    Sharad Pawar met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Maharashtra Assembly, prompting NCP’s Supriya Sule to call the row a ‘storm in a tea cup’ while Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut condemned the meet‑​

13. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Maharashtra Congress launches statewide protest over Ram Temple donation scandal

    Maharashtra Congress will protest from July 7 at Nashik’s Kalaram Temple, accusing BJP and RSS of looting Ram Mandir donations, with a statewide satyagraha planned for July 9‑14.

14. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena launches Ram Raksha protest demanding dissolution of Ayodhya Ram Temple trust

    Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena launched the Ram Raksha protest in Mumbai, accusing the BJP government of stealing Ayodhya Ram Temple donations and demanding the trust's dissolution.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Maharashtra leaders Raj and Uddhav Thackeray denounce BJP over arrogance and alleged Ram Mandir fund misuse

    Raj Thackeray blasted BJP’s arrogance and urged action, while Uddhav Thackeray launched a Ram Mandir‑focused protest accusing the party of fund misuse in Maharashtra.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena leaders accuse BJP of looting Ram Temple donations, plan Mumbai protest

    Shiv Sena leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut claim BJP looted Ram Temple donations, announce protests in Mumbai and demand Supreme Court oversight.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena leaders threaten BJP and denounce India‑Pakistan open letter

    Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut warned that Modi and Shah are turning on each other and pledged to use agencies to break the BJP if it loses power, while spokesperson Krishna Heegde dismissed an India‑Pakistan ‑ s

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Sachin Ahir Elected Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council

    Maharashtra MLC Sachin Ahir was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman after defecting from Shiv Sena (UBT) to Eknath Shinde’s faction, sparking criticism from former allies.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Sachin Ahir joins Shinde’s Shiv Sena, runs for Maharashtra council deputy chair

    Maharashtra MLC Sachin Ahir left Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena to join Eknath Shinde’s faction and filed his nomination for Deputy Chair of the state Legislative Council, seen as a blow to the UBT camp.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Maharashtra feud deepens as six Shiv Sena MPs defect, Thackeray attacks BJP

    Six Shiv Sena MPs defect to Eknath Shinde’s faction, shrinking Uddhav Thackeray’s base. He blames the BJP for a covert “Operation Devendra,” while BJP leaders fire back, and Devendra Fadnavis denies being sidel

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Uddhav Thackeray Tours Maharashtra, Calls for Disqualification of Defecting MPs

    Uddhav Thackeray toured Maharashtra districts, urged disqualification of six Shiv Sena MPs who joined Eknath Shinde’s faction, and accused the BJP of a political conspiracy.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray travel together on flight to Nagpur

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray shared a flight to Nagpur amid the “Operation Tiger” political crisis, fueling speculation about upcoming election dynamics.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde demands police action over Sanjay Raut's threats

    Krishna Hegde condemned Sanjay Raut’s aggressive remarks, urged Mumbai police action, and highlighted a ₹55 crore money‑laundering probe into Sanjeev Aroda while supporting nationwide UCC implementation.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Sanjay Raut draws sharp criticism from Shiv Sena amid political maneuvering

    Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut faces internal criticism for anti‑NDA posts and alleged false narratives on the Ram temple donation case, with party leaders warning he may shift to Eknath Shinde's camp.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Sanjay Raut claims Rs 2000 cr from Ram Mandir trust siphoned to split Shiv Sena and TMC

    Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleges ₹2,000 cr was stolen from the Ram Mandir trust and spent to buy MPs and split Shiv Sena and TMC.

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Six Shiv Sena MPs join Eknath Shinde faction, sparking political fallout in Maharashtra

    Six Shiv Sena UBT MPs defect to Eknath Shinde’s faction, prompting legal challenges, threat accusations against rebel MP Sanjay Patil, and a strong response from Maharashtra CM.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra: Six Uddhav Shiv Sena MPs Join Shinde Faction

    Six MPs who left Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena have joined Eknath Shinde’s faction, which Shinde called the final step of “Operation Tiger”; Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader Ambadas Danve accused them of selling out.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena gains six MPs, weakening Uddhav Thackeray faction

    Six Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction on June 22, 2026, boosting his Lok Sabha strength to 13 and deepening Maharashtra's party split.

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs defect to Eknath Shinde’s faction

    Six Uddhav‑led Shiv Sena MPs joined Eknath Shinde’s faction, boosting his tally to 13 MPs, while the Uddhav camp fell to three; the move, dubbed “Operation Tiger,” prompted criticism and fears of broader defe‑c

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Secures Defection of Six UBT MPs in ‘Operation Tiger’

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde completed “Operation Tiger,” bringing six UBT MPs into his Shiv Sena faction, shifting Lok Sabha numbers and sparking criticism from Aditya Thackeray and other leaders.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Maharashtra CM Fadnavis unveils Rs 20,552 cr farm loan waiver amid Mahayuti political gains

    Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announced a Rs 20,552 cr farm loan waiver, presented a Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demand, and the Mahayuti alliance won 16 of 17 MLC seats; he also mocked opposition’s ChatGPT memo and t

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra Shiv Sena split deepens as MP Omraje Nimbalkar joins Shinde faction

    MP Omraje Nimbalkar leaves Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena for Eknath Shinde’s faction, prompting Thackeray’s condemnation and raising anti‑defection concerns ahead of the Lok Sabha poll.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra Shiv Sena split as six MPs plan to quit UBT

    Six Shiv Sena UBT MPs in Maharashtra are set to hold a joint press conference in Mumbai, announcing their departure from Uddhav Thackeray’s faction and possibly aligning with Eknath Shinde’s camp.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Sanjay Raut alleges BJP‑backed political buying to split Shiv Sena

    Sanjay Raut claims BJP and Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde are using large‑scale political buying to prompt Shiv Sena MPs to defect, calling it a betrayal of voter mandate.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Uddhav Thackeray apologises to voters as Amit Shah denounces Shiv Sena split in Maharashtra

    Uddhav Thackeray apologised to voters and blamed BJP at a Maharashtra rally, while Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Shiv Sena split and launched a 1,500‑crore temple project in Kolhapur.

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Amit Shah declares only Eknath Shinde‑led Shiv Sena exists, draws sharp Congress rebuttal

    Amit Shah says only Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena remains; Congress MP Tarik Anwar calls it a push for an opposition‑free India, while BJP’s Prem Shukla backs the claim and attacks Rahul Gandhi.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena officials condemn Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray and laud PM Modi

    BJP’s Nawanath Ban chastised Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut and Uddhav Thackeray, while Shiv Sena’s Shayana NC defended Eknath Shinde, criticized Congress and praised PM Modi’s leadership.

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs poised to defect to Eknath Shinde faction

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs plan to join Eknath Shinde's faction, prompting show‑cause notices, Uddhav Thackeray’s resignation offer, and Amit Shah’s claim of a single Shiv Sena.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra Shiv Sena split sparks protests as six MPs consider joining Shinde faction

    Six Shiv Sena (Uddhav) MPs plan to join Eknath Shinde's faction, sparking Solapur protests; Shrikant Shinde says the issue will be clarified within two days.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde leads Shiv Sena anniversary, welcomes rebel MPs

    Eknath Shinde condemned Rahul Gandhi at Shiv Sena’s anniversary, praised Modi, and welcomed six rebel MPs on stage, pledging their integration amid heightened security.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra Shiv Sena (UBT) split as six MPs join Ek Nath Shinde faction in Operation Tiger

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joined Ek Nath Shinde’s faction in a move called “Operation Tiger,” claiming the party had strayed from its roots, while leaders allege BJP backing for the split.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip meeting, party seeks disqualification of six rebels

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs missed a party meeting, prompting threats of show‑cause notices and possible disqualification as they seek to join the Shinde faction.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) faces internal rebellion as six MPs defect, Uddhav Thackeray vows to quit

    Shiv Sena (UBT) crisis deepens: Uddhav Thackeray ready to quit, six MPs skip meeting, face 24‑hour show‑cause notices, and possible defection to Eknath Shinde’s faction.

44. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Shiv Sena celebrates 60 years as party cracks down on six rebel MPs

    Shiv Sena marked its 60th anniversary while issuing show‑cause notices to six MPs accused of siding with the Shinde faction, threatening revocation of their memberships.

45. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Six Shiv Sena MPs Seek Separate Group Ahead of Defection to Shinde Faction

    Six Uddhav‑led Shiv Sena MPs missed a party meeting, sought separate status in Lok Sabha, and are moving to join Eknath Shinde’s faction, facing show‑cause notices and possible disqualification.

46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs meet in Delhi as split rumors swirl

    Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a Delhi meeting of its nine MPs; only four attended, sparking rumours that the other five may defect, prompting strong warnings from party leaders.

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) summons MPs to Delhi meeting amid internal party unrest

    Shiv Sena (UBT) called a mandatory MP meeting in Delhi on 18 June and a legislator meeting in Mumbai on 22 June, amid internal disputes; MP Arvind Sawant objected to recognizing dissenting members.

48. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maharashtra Shiv Sena UBT faces internal revolt as MPs allegedly offered bribes to switch parties

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs in Maharashtra allegedly offered ₹15‑₹50 crore each to join the Eknath Shinde faction, prompting meetings with Lok Sabha speaker and internal accusations of illegal defection.

49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faces potential split as seven MPs contact Eknath Shinde faction

    Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena may split as seven MPs reportedly engage with Eknath Shinde's faction; Thackeray denies the rumors, saying all MPs stay united.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) faces defection crisis as MPs eye shift to Eknath Shinde faction

    Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs may defect to Eknath Shinde’s faction, alleging ₹15 crore bribes; party leaders meet Speaker Birla and deny the split.

51. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Confirm Attendance, Reject Defection Rumors

    Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders confirmed all nine MPs attended a routine meeting with Uddhav Thackeray, either in person or via video, and rejected rumours of defections to the rival Shinde faction.

52. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Shiv Sena Uddhav MP meets Union Minister Jadhav amid Operation Tiger speculation

    Shiv Sena (Uddhav) MP Sanjay Deshmukh met Union Minister Pratap Jadhav, fueling speculation that a “Operation Tiger” could shift MPs to the rival Shinde faction amid a party meeting at Uddhav Thackeray’s home.