2/3rd MPs can’t merge on their own: UBT MPs meet Birla, question rebels’ Shinde Sena merger

In a recent meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs expressed their concerns to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the merger of rebel MPs with Shinde Sena. The UBT MPs emphasized that as per the rules, two-thirds of their MPs cannot join or merge with another party without the required initiation. This development is significant in the context of the ongoing political dynamics within the Shiv Sena party. The meeting with Om Birla was a step by the UBT MPs to clarify their stance on the issue and seek the Speaker's intervention. The UBT MPs are seeking to establish the legitimacy of their faction within the party. The rules governing party mergers and splits are complex, and the UBT MPs are relying on these rules to make their case. The outcome of this development will be closely watched, as it has implications for the political landscape of the country. The Shiv Sena party has been embroiled in a bitter internal conflict, with the UBT faction and the Shinde Sena faction vying for control. The meeting between the UBT MPs and Om Birla is a significant step in this ongoing saga.