Amidst swirling rumours of a massive split within the Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentary party, Arvind Sawant launched a scathing attack on the BJP, stating it’s criminalising politics. Reports suggest that several Sena (UBT) MPs are planning to merge with a rival faction, though these claims are strongly contested as unverified. The controversy has escalated with severe accusations that lawmakers are being offered exorbitant sums, likened to an auction, to switch their political allegiances. Furthermore, the ruling party at the centre faces intense criticism for allegedly attempting to dismantle the opposition to amend the Constitution. Adding to the political storm, serious charges have been levelled regarding the deliberate denial of constituency development funds to opposition lawmakers across the country. This alleged financial strangulation is viewed as a tactic to weaken political rivals.
