Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs absent from meeting amid rebel group formation uncertainty

Six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MPs were absent from a recent meeting, adding to confusion surrounding potential rebel activity within the faction. Under anti-defection rules, a minimum of six MPs is required to form a separate parliamentary group and avoid disqualification.

The development comes as the party grapples with internal divisions. Clarity on the exact number of rebels and their intentions is expected to emerge in the coming days.