A major political setback has hit Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) after six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs formally joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The move comes days after the rebel MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting, fuelling speculation of a split. Addressing the media, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated the induction, saying, "Not one, but six tigers are present here with me today. We have hit a six." Shinde described the development as a "second revolt" and claimed it reflected growing support for his leadership and ideology. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray has convened a key meeting amid reports of an alleged "Operation Tiger" aimed at triggering more defections.

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