Shiv Sena can split again: Uddhav says Shinde scared of BJP amid resort politics

Shiv Sena can split again: Uddhav says Eknath Shinde scared of BJP amid resort politics Uddhav Thackeray, in his first remarks after the BMC election results, hinted that the Shinde Sena faction might see a split amid a tussle to take control of India's richest civic body. AdvertisementUddhav Thackeray and Raj ThackerayIndia Today News DeskMumbai,UPDATED: Jan 17, 2026 17:34 ISTWritten By: Abhishek DeShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray claimed that Eknath Shinde was scared of the BJP after the deputy Chief Minister moved the newly elected Shiv Sena corporators in Mumbai to a five-star hotel on Saturday. Breaking his silence after losing control of the BMC to the Mahayuti, Uddhav hinted that the Shinde Sena faction might see a split amid a tussle to take control of India's richest civic body. advertisement"Eknath Shinde is scared of the BJP as he has kept his corporators in a five-star hotel. He knows that if they have split once, they can split again," Uddhav said, referring to infamous 2022 incident when the Shiv Sena got divided following a rebellion by 40 MLAs.