The Economic Times

Operation Tiger turns real: Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirm switch to Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, citing a lack of development funds and Uddhav Thackeray's absence during local polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared 'Operation Tiger' successful, while Shinde vowed to complete his missions. Thackeray, however, asserted his faction is the original Shiv Sena, vowing to fight the BJP's alleged attempts to dismantle the party.