Lok Sabha Speaker Approves Merger of Six Sena (UBT) MPs with Eknath Shinde-Led Shiv Sena
Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray or UBT) MPs into the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. This decision reduces the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s strength to three MPs in the Lok Sabha, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena now commands 13 MPs. The Speaker also approved a request from 20 Trinamool MPs for separate seating during the session, following their announcement of joining the National Citizens Party of India. The Union government has invited rebel Trinamool leaders for a meeting to discuss legislative business.
Key Points
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
- This merger reduces Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Lok Sabha strength to three and increases the Shinde-led faction to 13 MPs.
- The Speaker also granted separate seating for 20 Trinamool MPs who announced joining the National Citizens Party of India.
- The Union government has invited rebel Trinamool leaders for discussions ahead of the Monsoon Session.
Exam Facts
- Lok Sabha Speaker: Om Birla
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde
- Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs merged: Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Dina Patil, Bhausaheb Wakchoure, Omraje Nimbalkar, Sanjay Bandu Jadhav
- Monsoon Session start date: July 20
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