All six Members of Parliament (MPs) aligned with the rebel faction of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) are set to join the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday afternoon. This move significantly strengthens Shinde’s position within the party and the state government. The MPs, who previously supported the Thackeray-led faction, have been increasingly critical of the party’s leadership. Their defection follows months of internal tensions and political maneuvering within the Shiv Sena. This development is expected to have implications for the upcoming elections and the political landscape of Maharashtra. The formal joining ceremony is scheduled for 3 pm, signaling a major consolidation of power for the Shinde faction. This action further diminishes the strength of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) in the national parliament.