Highlighting the high-stakes political drama gripping Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) during his party's 60th Foundation Day rally. Amid intense speculation surrounding 'Operation Tiger', a rumoured defection where six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha Members of Parliament are poised to cross over to Shinde's faction, the deputy CM dropped heavy hints of an impending political shift. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

Tight security arrangements were made outside the NESCO Centre in Goregaon East on Friday as the Shiv Sena marked its 60th Foundation Day (Vardhapan Din).A large number of police personnel were deployed in and around the venue to maintain order during the celebrations. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE