Mumbai, June 13 -- Amid growing speculation about the Shiv Sena (UBT) facing a fresh wave of defections under the alleged "Operation Tiger" initiative by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, party chief Uddhav Thackeray has moved to strengthen his organization by convening a crucial meeting of the party's Members of Parliament at his residence 'Matoshree' tomorrow.
The meeting assumes significance as political circles continue to discuss reports that as many as seven Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are in touch with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The development has triggered concerns within the Thackeray camp over the possibility of further erosion of its leadership ranks.
Speculation about defections has persisted for several months, with Shinde ...