Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar announced on June 21, 2026, his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, dealing a setback to the Uddhav Thackeray camp. Nimbalkar cited the party's poor performance in local body elections and his limited ability to work for people from the opposition. He also sought justice in the murder case of his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar, having discussed it with Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and the Union Home Minister.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, Dealing Blow to Uddhav Camp
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- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar announced on June 21, 2026, his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, dealing a setback to the Uddhav Thackeray camp
- Nimbalkar cited the party's poor performance in local body elections and his limited ability to work for people from the opposition
- He also sought justice in the murder case of his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar, having discussed it with Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and the Union Home Minister
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• Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar: Shiv Sena (UBT) → Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), June 21, 2026 • Reasons: limited opposition influence, poor local body election performance, father's murder case • Maharashtra CM: Devendra Fadnavis (BJP); Deputy CM: Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) • Shiv Sena split: 2022, following Eknath Shinde's rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray
