Shiv Sena (UBT) Writes to Speaker Over Party Split Issue

Amid reports of a possible rebellion by some Lok Sabha MPs, the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting him not to recognize any breakaway faction of the party in Parliament. The party argued that the Constitution no longer provides legal recognition to the concept of a “split” in a political party.

The move is seen as a pre-emptive step to prevent any repeat of the 2022 Eknath Shinde-led rebellion. According to reports, some rebel MPs are currently in Delhi and may meet the Speaker seeking recognition as a separate group or merger with another party. In a letter, Sena (UBT) leader in Parliament Arvind Sawant said such attempts would be unconstitutional and should not be accepted.