India, June 22 -- The induction of six Lok Sabha MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) into the Eknath Shinde camp, which is only a matter of time now, has triggered fresh political churn within the ruling NDA, with the development expected to strengthen Shinde's bargaining power both in Maharashtra and in New Delhi.

With the latest defections, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena's strength in the Lok Sabha is set to rise to 13 MPs, significantly enhancing its weight within the NDA and reinforcing Eknath Shinde, who holds the position of deputy CM in Maharashtra, position as one of the alliance's most influential regional leaders.

According to political sources, the significance of the development extends beyond the weakening of the Ud...