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Osmanabad MP Nimbalkar crosses over to Shinde-led Shiv Sena in another setback

Another blow hits Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar switches allegiance to Eknath Shinde's faction. This move follows Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar's recent defection, signaling a growing trend of UBT MPs joining the ruling camp. Concerns over constituency development and internal party tensions are cited as reasons for these crossovers, intensifying the political churn within the Shiv Sena.

21 Jun 2026 8:51 pm