Shiv Sena Political Turmoil: Speaker Assures Constitutional Adherence

Shiv Sena's political dispute escalates as six UBT MPs defect to Eknath Shinde's faction. Anil Desai and Arvind Sawant, urging adherence to the Constitution, meet Speaker Om Birla, who assures decisions will align with constitutional provisions. Congress criticizes the move, accusing the government of undermining democracy.

In a significant political development, Shiv Sena's internal conflict intensifies as six members of the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction joined the rival camp led by Eknath Shinde, igniting a fresh dispute over party recognition and constitutional obedience.

Anil Desai and Arvind Sawant, MPs from the UBT faction, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to express their concerns. Desai reported that Birla assured them that any decision regarding the MPs' defection would strictly adhere to constitutional guidelines, particularly the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which governs party defections.

Sawant emphasized the faction's desire for fairness and protection under constitutional mandates. The meeting follows criticism from Congress, which accused the ruling dispensation of eroding democratic values by encouraging defections. The political saga continues as stakeholders await the Speaker's ruling.