Amid the buzz and speculation over ‘Operation Tiger’ intensifying in Maharashtra, suggesting more MPs and MLAs are ready to abandon the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp, a startling claim from SS (Shinde camp) MLC Krupal Tumane has sent political temperatures soaring within the Opposition ranks. 

#WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane says, "Our discussion with the seven MPs (of Shiv Sena UBT) under 'Operation Tiger' has reached its final stage. Just like when we go to a hospital for an operation, an investigation is conducted first, and reports are… pic.twitter.com/QPNNA6U9JC

— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2026