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‘When Operation Tiger 3.0 is successful, it’ll be breaking news’: Sena minister hints at UBT MLAs’ defections in Maharashtra
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has denied rumors that 14 of its MLAs are planning to switch parties. A Shiv Sena minister has made a statement about Operation Tiger 3.
A Shiv Sena minister has made a statement about Operation Tiger 3.0, suggesting it will be significant when it succeeds. This has led to speculation about potential defections of MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde's party.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has denied rumors that 14 of its MLAs are planning to switch parties. The party has moved to calm speculation about potential defections.
Further details about the situation and the minister's statement are available from the source, which may provide more insight into the potential developments and their implications.
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