The Times of India

Shiv Sena (UBT) crisis: Pending verdict in 2006 Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case adds another twist to MP sons dilemma

A two-decade-old murder case involving the father of a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP has become a flashpoint in the party's internal conflict. Uddhav Thackeray's faction alleges pressure linked to the impending verdict is being used to engineer defections to the Eknath Shinde camp. Six MPs are reportedly considering switching sides, with a verdict due soon.