Shiv Sena UBT may split within a week, 14-16 MLAs could switch sides

Shiv Sena UBT faces a possible split as sources suggest 14 to 16 MLAs may switch sides within a week. The development marks another significant turn in Maharashtra's volatile political landscape, following speculation around Operation Tiger and potential defections from Uddhav Thackeray's camp.

If the defections materialize, they would substantially diminish UBT's legislative numbers while strengthening the opposing faction's position in state politics. Political circles are now watching Thackeray's response, Eknath Shinde's stance, and whether these numbers could trigger a wider realignment across Maharashtra's assembly.