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Maharashtra Politics: Thackeray camp dismisses defection rumours amid 'Operation Tiger' Buzz

Mumbai, June 15 (UNI) Amidst intense speculation regarding a fresh wave of defections within the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), party chief Uddhav Thackeray convened a crucial meeting with his faction’s Lok Sabha MPs at his residence, 'Matoshree', on Sunday.
The meeting followed persistent rumours in political corridors about "Operation Tiger"—a reported initiative by the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to entice Thackeray faction MPs to switch sides ahead of the upcoming legislative sessions.
Party leaders maintained a firm stance of unity following the discussions. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut addressed the media, stating, "All nine Lok Sabha MPs are firmly with the party. We hope this puts the rumour mill to rest."
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