Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), dismissing threats of "Operation Tudava" and hinting at further political realignments within the rival camp, news agency IANS reported.

Speaking at the Shiv Sena's 60th Foundation Day rally in Mumbai, Shinde fuelled speculation surrounding the reported defection of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Shinde-led faction.