Mumbai, 25 June (HS): Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde hinted

Thursday at future defections from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT),

stating that the former Maharashtra chief minister had lost ground and was

unable to keep his MLAs and MPs together. According to Kalyan Lok Sabha MP, the

recent transfer of six UBT MPs to the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde has

strengthened the NDA and increased PM Modi's political power. Many of them who

are departing are Shiv Sena founding members. Today, Uddhav is criticizing

them, yet these are the same guys who founded the party. Uddhav is unable to

meet with MLAs and MPs. All renegade UBT MPs will bolster the NDA, and the Prime

Minister's authority has grown. Everybody believes in Eknath Shinde. Hopefully,

we will be able to persuade all MPs, added Shinde.

Shrikant Shinde, a critic of Thackeray's leadership style,

alleged that leaders and workers in the UBT camp felt ignored. In our

party, we listen to the complaints of corporators. That is why people believe

in Eknath Shinde's leadership,” he explained. The Shiv Sena MP also stated that

additional leaders may join the Eknath Shinde camp in the coming days. More

leaders are expected to join Eknath Shinde in the following days. 'Operation

Tiger' has been characterized as successful thus far, and more departures are

likely as the scenario unfolds, he added.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi