Nagpur, June 16 -- Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane on Tuesday claimed that discussions with seven Members of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT) under "Operation Tiger" have reached the final stage and asserted that they are likely to join the Eknath Shinde-led faction before the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament.

Speaking to ANI, Tumane said, "Our discussion with the seven MPs (of Shiv Sena UBT) under 'Operation Tiger' has reached its final stage."

Drawing an analogy with a medical procedure, the Shiv Sena leader said the process is nearing completion.

"Just like when we go to a hospital for an operation, an investigation is conducted first, and reports are issued. Now, only the final date for the procedure needs to be fixed with the doc...