Nashik, June 19 -- Amid speculation over the loyalties of some Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, party MP Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje on Friday asserted that he had not rebelled and remained aligned with two other MPs. Waje was received by supporters upon his arrival in Nashik and dismissed reports of any split in his camp.

"I did not do rebellion. We are three MPs who are together," Waje told reporters.

His remarks come at a time when political circles in Maharashtra are abuzz over the possibility of some Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders moving closer to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Adding to the speculation, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav earlier shared a poster on social media marking the completion of 60 years of Shiv Sena. The poster carried the words ...