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Operation Tiger is successful, says Devendra Fadnavis as 2 rebel UBT ... Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday declared 'Operation Tiger' a success after two rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirmed their move tojoin Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena,citing a crunch in funds in their constituencies and limitations of being in the Opposition camp. 'Operation Tiger'is the name given to the Shinde camp's alleged bid to engineer defections from theUddhav Thackeray-ledShiv Sena(UBT) and strengthen its numbers in Parliament. The operation's name is seen as a reference to the tiger, the iconic symbol of the undivided Shiv Sena founded by Bal Thackeray, whose legacy both factions claim to represent. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis used a cricket-style metaphor to celebrate the defections. "Operation is successful. Body is also healthy," he said, referring to the much-discussed buzz of defections from the Uddhav Thackeray camp. The remarks came hours after Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar – both from Sena UBT – confirmed their decision to switch to the Shinde faction. Responding to the defections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddha…

"Just the trailer, full picture yet to come": Eknath Shinde's fresh ... 8 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday took an indirect jibe at the ongoing “Operation Tiger” buzz within the Shiv Sena (UBT), stressing that current events are merely the “trailer” and that the “full picture” is yet to come. Speaking at the 60th foundation day of the Shiv Sena, Shinde launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. He stated that those who abandoned Balasaheb Thackeray’s principles for the “sake of power” have suffered, accusing Uddhav of troubling the party founder during his lifetime while honouring the very people he opposed after his demise. “The Shiv Sena is an ideology; it is not just a political party, it is like a saffron cloud. Those who forgot the saffron ideology suffered losses. You forgot Balasaheb’s ideology for the sake of a chair. When he was alive, you troubled him; but even after he passed away, you are honouring the very people he hated. Is this your legacy? The Shiv Sena started 60 years ago. All my MPs and MLAs are precious. Everyone is looking toward us, wondering what Eknath Shinde will…

'Operation Tiger just a trailer': Eknath Shinde during Shiv Sena's ... MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, speaking at Shiv Sena's foundation day, said Operation Tiger is just the trailer; the main film is yet to be released. Shiv Sena held its foundation day in Goregaon in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering, Shinde said that after Operation Tiger, “many dogs started barking.” He added that a tiger is born to hunt and moves alone, unlike sheep that travel in herds. “The tiger will continue to hunt in the future as well. It will not be deterred by the barking of dogs,” he said, referring to the continuation of Operation Tiger. He said that if MLAs and MPs from another party were leaving and running away from their own leadership, it was not his fault. “It is not my responsibility to keep other people's MLAs and MPs intact. People are eager to join us because of a bright future and opportunities. We work hard, and our agenda is not the chair, but the service of the people,” Shinde said. “The MLAs, ministers and leaders are my soldiers who remained loyal to me because of my honesty and hard work. I always remain with them and am always accessible to them. I d…

'This is just a trailer, movie yet to come,' says Eknath Shinde on UBT MPs ... Shiv Sena (UBT) is in the throes of a crisis as six out of its nine Lok Sabha members -- Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar -- are likely to join the Shinde-led Sena. None of the six dissident MPs were present at the rally in NESCO “This is just the trailer; the movie is still to come,” he declared. Addressing party workers, Shinde used sharp rhetoric to hit back at opposition leaders who have been targeting him over the rumoured defection. He said people had been asking what he would say and who would take the stage “Look, this tiger stands right in front of you today!” he thundered. He added that he had been watching for the past couple of days as “a few dogs bark daily,” remarking that dogs bark in packs but a lion walks alone Without directly naming Uddhav Thackeray or Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, Shinde responded to the UBT faction’s warning of an “Operation Tudava” (Operation Stomp). Raut had threatened that party workers would “stomp” rebel lawmakers if they entered their constituencies. Shin…

‘Operation Tiger’ successful, declares Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde “Those who know me, know that we do not leave any operation incomplete,” says Shinde; all six MPs of Shiv Sena UBT are slated to merge with Shiv Sena, say party sources

Operation Tiger just trailer: Eknath Shinde hints at more exits from ... Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a sharp attack on his political opponents while asserting that the party founded by Balasaheb Thackeray continues to grow stronger under his leadership. Addressing party workers, Shinde said Shiv Sena remains a force rooted in the common people and dismissed criticism from rivals. Referring to recent attacks against him, he said, "Some people have been barking for the last few days. They bark in groups, but a tiger walks alone. This is Shiv Sena." Claiming that the party's journey was far from over, Shinde said therecent developments were only a "trailer"and that the full picture was yet to unfold. He stressed that the Shiv Sena belongs to every worker and ordinary citizen rather than a select group of leaders. The Shiv Sena leader said he had fulfilled the dream of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray and had worked to expand the organisation across Maharashtra. According to him, the party has reached villages and households across the state and has emerged as the second-largest force in several recent elections. "I had n…

Dogs, tigers, and Sholay dialogue: Eknath Shinde's fiery reply to ... Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray marked the 60th foundation day of Shiv Sena with sharply different messages. While Shinde projected confidence and claimed his faction was carrying forward Bal Thackeray's legacy, Uddhav Thackeray made an emotional appeal to party workers and said he was willing to step down if they no longer trusted him. The exchange comes at a difficult time for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). Reports suggest that six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs may join Shinde's Shiv Sena, potentially deepening the split that began in 2022 when Shinde rebelled against Thackeray and later gained control of the party name and bow-and-arrow symbol. Addressing party workers in Mumbai, Shinde said his faction was the true successor to Bal Thackeray's ideology. "This is only a trailer. The movie is yet to come. Today, a tiger stands before you. Some dogs keep barking. Tomorrow and the day after, they will keep barking as well. Let me tell you something: dogs bark in packs, but a lion comes alone. Dogs keep barking while the tiger hunts. Dog…

Operation Tiger successful, says Fadnavis; Shinde hints at more Sena ... Amid mounting speculation over defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp under "Operation Tiger", Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday declared the exercise a success, while Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena presidentEknath Shindehinted that more developments were on the way. Addressing a joint press conference, Fadnavis said, "The operation has been successful, and the body is in very good health. There is no need for anyone to worry. Those who need to introspect should do so." Shinde, whose 2022 rebellion split the undivided Shiv Sena, asserted that he never leaves an operation unfinished. "Whenever I undertake an operation, I complete it fully. We have already shown it," he said. Asked about the status of Operation Tiger, Shinde remarked, "You will get breaking news soon. The MPs are abused, and then you (Thackeray camp) want them (back). There is a chemical locha." The remarks came days after six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar and Nimbalkar,skipped the party's parliamentary meeting in New …