India, June 21 -- Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar on Sunday explained the reasons behind his exit from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, citing the lack of development funds, difficulties of being in the opposition and recent remarks from Uddhav camp leaders.

Ashtikar also claimed that he and some other MPs had "not gone anywhere" until June 18 but changed their minds after certain remarks were made against them, an apparent reference to party leader Sanjay Raut.

Coming forward for the first time since rumours of 'Operation Tiger' began swirling, the Hingoli MP confirmed that he had crossed over to the Shiv Sena headed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

In a video posted on his Instagram handle, Ashtikar said he had n...