Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde issued a veiled warning to Shiv Sena UBT, stating that the recent departure of six MPs is merely a prelude to further defections. He confidently asserted that his faction is growing, while Shiv Sena UBT is losing its support base. Shinde criticized the opposition's tactics and reiterated his commitment to Hindutva, claiming his party has gained significant strength since the split.