New Delhi, June 24 -- In a move to protect the structural integrity of their legislative party, a delegation of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Members of Parliament, led by Anil Desai, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday.

The discussion centred on the strict application of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, aimed at preventing any unauthorised splintering or recognition of factions within the House.

Speaking to ANI, Desai emphasised that the party had explicitly cautioned the Speaker against entertaining claims from any faction that does not meet the legal requirements for a merger.

"The letter we gave last time to Om Birla Ji, as Lok Sabha Speaker, mentioned that any faction or group approaching him to solici...