New Delhi, June 17 -- MP's of the UBT Sena faction on Wednesday met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as speculation mounted on a split within the faction. Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai and Sanjay Raut arrived in Parliament to apprise the speaker about the reports of what is being termed 'Operation Tiger'.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting Arvind Sawant said," We apprised him, that what news is coming out no one has come and told you that he is leaving the party. Even if they come the speaker must act according to the constitution. And there is the anti-defection law as well, according to which a group cannot be recognized. This is the first thing."

Senior MP Sanjay Raut said that the speaker had assured them that he would act in accord...