Maharashtra political circles buzzed on June 14 with rumors that several Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leaders might defect amid an alleged Operation Tiger outreach by rival camps.
Neither faction issued confirmations, but MLAs canceled public schedules citing private strategy meetings in Mumbai and Delhi.
Analysts said the speculation reflects instability after split verdicts in local body polls weakened the UBT organization’s fundraising.
BJP strategists denied running a centralized poaching drive while acknowledging informal conversations with disgruntled district presidents.
UBT spokespersons warned that betrayal would trigger by-election battles in constituencies where sympathy for the Thackeray name still runs deep.
Observers caution that codenames often exaggerate actual headcount of willing switchers before legal notices fly.
UBT leaders canceled public schedules for strategy huddles in Mumbai and Delhi amid Operation Tiger speculation.
BJP strategists denied centralized poaching drives while acknowledging informal outreach to disgruntled district presidents.
Political analysts caution that codenames often exaggerate actual headcounts of legislators willing to switch parties.
Shiv Sena UBT whips issued internal memos reminding legislators that defection rumors can trigger preemptive disqualification petitions even when no formal party switch has occurred.
UBT whips sent show-cause notices to legislators who skipped strategy meetings, signaling the leadership’s anxiety about covert negotiations with Maharashtra rivals.
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