New Delhi, June 17: The political landscape in Maharashtra is currently buzzing with discussions surrounding ‘Operation Tiger’. Reports suggest that six MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) may join the Shinde faction. In response, MPs from the India Alliance have targeted the BJP over these developments.
Congress MP Manoj Kumar addressed the rumors of a split within Shiv Sena (UBT), questioning the origins of terms like ‘Operation Tiger’ and ‘Operation Lotus’. He asserted that no such events are likely to occur. Those committed to the party’s ideology will not defect. He dismissed concerns about members leaving, referencing TMC MPs who once aligned with them but are now pursuing different paths.
Kumar emphasized that ideologically aligned individuals remain steadfast. He urged the MPs of the India Alliance to maintain their positions, suggesting that the BJP is aware of their principles and knows they cannot be bought.
NCP (SP) MP Suresh Mhatre commented on the current separation of their party, stating that while they keep an eye on the situation, they cannot comment on the affairs of the Shinde faction due to differing ideologies. He noted that although they are part of the India Alliance, their parties remain distinct, and they refrain from interfering in each other’s matters.
Mhatre pointed out that Maharashtra’s political issues have reached Delhi, highlighting the long-standing need for Maharashtra’s influence in the capital. He indicated that by this evening, they would have more information to make decisions regarding the ongoing events. He stressed that loyalty to the party that provided election tickets should be upheld for the full term.
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey remarked that ‘Operation Tiger’ was initially launched for tiger conservation. He criticized the current situation, where the number of their MPs is diminishing, suggesting that this operation appears more focused on political annihilation than on wildlife preservation.
Dubey questioned when politicians began to engage in operations, noting that while the public may grant the BJP 500 seats in the 2029 elections, the tactic of poaching MPs from other parties raises concerns about the nature of their politics.
He reflected on the party’s first fracture in 2022, which they accepted and contested legally. However, he expressed confusion over the ongoing hunger for power from the opposition side, as their party faces another attempt at division in 2026.
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