‘Operation Tiger’ successful, declares Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (opens original article in a new tab)

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' successful after six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs defected to the Shiv Sena, citing development fund issues and negative remarks from party leaders.

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' successful, referring to the defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to the Shiv Sena.
• Two of the six MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omraje Nimbalkar, cited lack of development funds and derogatory remarks from Shiv Sena UBT leaders as reasons for their decision.
• Shiv Sena leaders stated that the six MPs had formed a separate group, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and planned to merge with the Shiv Sena, avoiding disqualification proceedings.