‘Operation Tiger’: Shiv Sena (UBT) Alleges ₹50-Crore Poaching Offers Made to Six MPs

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Facing imminent defection rumors of six Lok Sabha lawmakers, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction rushes a legal appeal to Speaker Om Birla and calls an emergency parliamentary board meeting.

The political corridors of New Delhi and Maharashtra are on high alert following explosive allegations by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) camp. Senior leadership claimed on Wednesday that a massive political poaching attempt, dubbed “Operation Tiger,” is underway, with rival factions allegedly offering up to ₹50 crore to induce elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to switch sides.

Amid intense speculation that six of its Lok Sabha MPs are on the verge of breaking away, the party has abruptly convened an emergency meeting of its parliamentary board scheduled for June 18. Simultaneously, senior leader Arvind Sawant has shot off an official communique to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding that the lower house explicitly recognize the Thackeray loyalists as the sole authorized faction representing the party in Parliament.

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                    [Shiv Sena (UBT) Leadership Camp]
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 [Legal Action to Lok Sabha]                           [Internal Crisis Control]
  • Letter sent to Speaker Om Birla                     • Emergency Board Meeting: June 18
  • Demands exclusive faction status                     • Tracking 6 "Missing" Lawmakers

High Stakes and Defection Triggers

The sudden defensive posture highlights a deep sense of urgency within the party’s core committee. Addressing a crowded press conference in New Delhi, top Shiv Sena (UBT) strategists Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant, and Anil Desai publicly addressed the swirling media rumors regarding the stability of their legislative wing.

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While the leaders vehemently denounced the alleged cash offers behind “Operation Tiger,” they simultaneously conceded a startling reality: the high command currently lacks definitive information regarding the exact geographic location or current political intentions of the six lawmakers at the center of the controversy.

Legal Shielding Against Split Formations

The letter to Speaker Om Birla is viewed as a preemptive legal shield to thwart an formal split under the anti-defection law. Under current constitutional norms, if a minority faction breaks away without meeting strict legislative thresholds, they risk immediate disqualification. By locking in their claim as the “authorized faction” early, the UBT leadership hopes to complicate any smooth transition of power or recognition for the rebels.

[Rumored Move: 6 UBT MPs Plan Exit] ───► Alleged ₹50-Crore Incentives per Seat
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[Preemptive Countermeasure]         ───► Letter to Speaker Claiming Sole Authority

The upcoming parliamentary board review on June 18 is expected to focus heavily on enforcing party whips and establishing contact with the isolated lawmakers. As the drama unfolds in the national capital, the developments hint at another high-stakes numbers game reminiscent of past political shifts in Maharashtra’s volatile political landscape.

SECTION 4 — FAQ

Q1: What exactly is ‘Operation Tiger’?

“Operation Tiger” is the colloquial term used by Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to describe an alleged political poaching operation where external political forces are reportedly offering ₹50 crore to six of its Lok Sabha MPs to defect from the party.

Q2: What is the goal of the letter written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?

The letter, drafted by MP Arvind Sawant, officially requests the Speaker to grant exclusive recognition to the Uddhav Thackeray camp as the sole authorized faction of the Shiv Sena in Parliament. This is intended to block rival breakaway groups from gaining legal legitimacy as an official party block.

Q3: When will the Shiv Sena (UBT) hold its emergency meeting?

The party’s parliamentary board meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, where leaders will analyze the whereabouts of the missing lawmakers and devise a strategy to handle potential defections.

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