A political storm is brewing within Shiv Sena (UBT) as speculation grows over a possible formal split, with a group of rebel Members of Parliament preparing to publicly explain their actions in a high-profile press conference in Delhi. The rebel MPs are expected to present documents, including a letter and photographs related to their meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, in an effort to explain the sequence of events that has fueled the ongoing political controversy. Sources indicate that six MPs, including Sanjay Jadhav and Omraje Nimbalkar, travelled to Delhi through multiple routes before assembling for coordinated discussions ahead of the anticipated media briefing. The developments have intensified speculation about a possible second split within Shiv Sena (UBT), although no formal announcement has yet been made. Political observers note that any official split would involve legal and procedural challenges under existing anti-defection provisions. WATCH

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai on Wednesday. The leaders decided to seek support for the AAP's fight against the Centre's ordinance on control of services in Delhi. He was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha members Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha, as well as Delhi minister Atishi. Mr Kejriwal, the AAP's national convener, will also meet Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar to seek his support against the Centre's ordinance.