Operation Tiger

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declares 'Operation Tiger' successful, stating that operations are not left incomplete. Six MPs from Shiv Sena UBT are set to merge with Shiv Sena according to party sources.

Uddhav Thackeray offers to step down as Shiv Sena (UBT) president, while Eknath Shinde hints at more defections. Mr. Thackeray calls for 'Operation Lotus' in response to 'Operation Tiger' by Shiv Sena and denies merger rumors with Congress.

Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar addresses the 'Operation Tiger' controversy, stating he feels torn and has no remaining alternatives. He spoke to The Hindu from Pune about his current situation.

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs skipped a mandatory parliamentary party meeting in Delhi, sparking speculation of a rebellion and a potential shift to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The party has warned of disciplinary action, while Congress accused the BJP of orchestrating defections.

Two MPs' refusal to sign has halted Operation Tiger, which will not proceed until six MPs come together, according to sources.

Eknath Shinde and Shrikant Shinde are in Delhi amid discussions about 'Operation Tiger'. Breakaway Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs submitted a letter to the Speaker’s office on June 16.

Shiv Sena (UBT) claims ₹50 crores was offered to MPs, with their whereabouts unknown. Arvind Sawant has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, and a parliamentary board meeting is scheduled for June 18.

Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies any connection between the BJP and the Sena (UBT) rebellion or 'Operation Tiger,' stating the party has no knowledge of the matter.

Uddhav held a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha MPs, all nine of whom attended. Sanjay Raut, the party's Rajya Sabha member, stated all MPs were firmly with the party.