New Delhi, June 18 -- Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday issued show-cause notices against Members of Parliament (MPs) who skipped a key parliamentary party meeting amid the growing speculation that a group of Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs could break away to join the Shiv Sena.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, party MP Anil Desai said that disciplinary action was initiated against MPs who skipped a meeting, stating that show-cause notices have been issued to all absentees seeking an explanation for their absence.

Desai said, "The meeting just got over, show-cause notice was sent today."

When asked what kind of action would be taken against those who did not attend, he said, "Action is this only: show-cause notice. Why di...