Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a public rally in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, launched a sharp attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), stating that the party no longer exists as a factional structure and that there is only one Shiv Sena under Eknath Shinde.
Shah said that references to a “Shiv Sena (Shinde faction)” were temporary and that the political situation has now settled, with the party fully consolidated under Eknath Shinde’s leadership.
His comments come at a time when the Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing an internal political crisis, with reports of growing distance between several Lok Sabha MPs and the party leadership.
According to developments in Delhi, six out of nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs were absent from a key parliamentary party meeting, deepening concerns over internal unity. The absences have raised questions about organisational control within the faction.
In another significant development, reports suggest that some MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group, indicating a possible formal split in parliamentary alignment.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership has responded by issuing show cause notices to the absent MPs, demanding written explanations within 24 hours. The party has warned that failure to respond may be treated as voluntary resignation from membership and could trigger proceedings under the Anti-Defection Law.
Out of nine MPs, only three reportedly attended the meeting called by the party leadership, highlighting the widening internal divide at a crucial political moment.
Shah also referred to ongoing redevelopment projects in Maharashtra, including the renovation of the Ambabai temple in Kolhapur, describing them as part of a broader cultural revival initiative.
The political situation remains fluid as both parliamentary recognition battles and internal party disciplinary actions continue to unfold.
