Mumbai, June 19 -- Maharashtra's political landscape remained abuzz on Friday as both factions of the Shiv Sena celebrated the party's foundation day separately amid heightened speculation over the alleged "Operation Tiger" and reports of possible defections from the Uddhav Thackeray-led camp.

Posters and banners put up by both the Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena (UBT), headed by Uddhav Thackeray, dominated key locations in Mumbai, including Bandra, Kalanagar and the Matoshree area, reflecting the continuing political rivalry between the two factions that emerged following the split in 2022.

The celebrations assume added significance this year against the backdrop of growing political ...