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Om Birla clears merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Shinde-led Sena

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs. These parliamentarians now formally join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha. This development strengthens the Shinde faction's presence in the Lower House. It marks another setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The Speaker is also considering a merger of 20 Trinamool Congress MPs.

18 Jul 2026 7:50 pm