Mumbai, June 19 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare today became emotional while reacting to the political developments related to ongoing "Operation Tiger" and the defection of party MPs.
Speaking to media here, Ms Andhare said the departure of leaders such as Omraje Nimbalkar and Bandu Jadhav had deeply hurt party workers and leaders alike.
"We had never expected this from them. They were our own people. Their decision has caused immense pain," she said and suggested that attractive political offers may have played a role in the defections. She wondered that if leaders could leave after receiving one offer, it raised questions about what they might do if presented with an even bigger opportunity in the future.
During the Shiv Sena...