Six MPs announce joining Shiv Sena under Eknath Shinde’s leadership (opens original article in a new tab)

Six MPs joined Shiv Sena under Eknath Shinde's leadership, strengthening the party's position in Maharashtra's political landscape.

• Six MPs joined Shiv Sena under Eknath Shinde's leadership on June 22, 2026
• Shinde claimed the process followed legal and constitutional procedures
• Shiv Sena's Lok Sabha strength increased from seven to 13 members
• Shinde described the move as a 'second stage of rebellion' to protect Shiv Sena's ideology