Mumbai, June 22 -- Following the recent defection of six members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, party chief Uddhav Thackeray is set to launch an aggressive political counter-offensive. Starting June 27, Thackeray will embark on a state-wide tour aimed at rebuilding the organization and directly connecting with party cadres.
In a strategic move, Thackeray has specifically chosen the constituencies of the rebel MPs for his rallies, signaling a direct challenge to the defectors. The tour is viewed as a crucial effort to shore up the party's base, restore worker morale, and assert that the party's mass support remains intact despite the recent exodus.
The tour commences on June 27 from Yavatma...