Shiv Sena (UBT) issues show-cause notices to 6 MPs absent from Delhi meeting

Shiv Sena UBT on Thursday initiated disciplinary proceedings against six Lok Sabha MPs who skipped a key parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi amid escalating speculation over a possible rebellion within the Uddhav Thackerayled partyThe development came after the party convened an important meeting of its parliamentary wing at 11 am in the national capital and issued a threeline whip directing all MPs to attendParty leaders said showcause notices had been issued to the absent lawmakers seeking explanations for their failure to attend despite being formally informed about the meetingShowcause notices issued to absent MPsSpeaking to reporters after the meeting Shiv Sena UBT MP Anil Desai confirmed that disciplinary action had begun against those who did not attendThe meeting just got over showcause notice was sent today Desai saidWhen asked what action would be taken against the absent MPs he replied Action is this only showcause notice Why didnt you come That will be asked Notice will be given to everyone who didnt comeDesai further clarified that the party would seek an explanation from each MP who remained absent despite receiving information about the meetingYes notice will be given to all he saidParty questions absence despite whipDesai said the notices would ask lawmakers why they failed to attend despite being informed through multiple channelsQuestions will be like you were informed you were messaged you were WhatsApped you received it too And you didnt give any reason if you were coming or not so your absence will be looked at that way he saidThe party leadership had earlier stated that attendance at the meeting was mandatory and linked compliance with the whip to party disciplineThe move is being viewed as part of the Sena UBTs efforts to prevent a possible split in its parliamentary ranksSix MPs absent from meeting says WajeAfter participating in the meeting Shiv Sena UBT MP Rajabhau Waje said six MPs did not attend the gatheringThe meeting was convened against the backdrop of reports suggesting that a section of Shiv Sena UBT lawmakers could break away and align with the Eknath Shindeled Shiv SenaThe absence of six MPs is likely to intensify political speculation over the future of the partys parliamentary unit and whether a separate group is being plannedHowever the party leadership has not officially confirmed that any of the absent MPs intend to leave the organisationRaut had warned of action before meetingAhead of the meeting Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut had taken a tough stand on attendance and loyalty within the partySpeaking to reporters he said Jo aayenge wo hamare nahi aayenge wo beimaangaddar Those who attend are ours those who do not are dishonest and traitorsThe remarks came as the party leadership attempted to rally support and counter reports of an alleged Operation Tiger aimed at attracting Shiv Sena UBT MPs to the rival campRaut has repeatedly alleged that efforts are being made to engineer defections although no evidence has been publicly presented to support those claimsCrisis deepens for Uddhav campThe parliamentary meeting was called after days of political uncertainty and claims that several Shiv Sena UBT MPs were in contact with leaders from the Eknath Shindeled Shiv SenaTo demonstrate unity the party issued a threeline whip and directed all MPs to attend the meeting at its Parliament office in New DelhiWith six MPs remaining absent and showcause notices now issued the focus will shift to their responses and the next steps taken by the party leadershipThe development marks a significant escalation in the internal crisis facing Shiv Sena UBT with the coming days expected to determine whether the party can contain the dissent or faces another major split in its ranksWith inputs from ANI