Uddhav Thackeray: Congress Leaders Called Matoshree, Uddhav Said 'Using Us as a Shield'

• Uddhav Thackeray revealed behind-the-scenes developments to Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) MPs at Matoshree.
• Three senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, called Matoshree regarding a Rajya Sabha seat.
• Congress requested the seat to balance opposition numbers, claiming it was their turn.
• Uddhav Thackeray told Congress to discuss the issue with NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), refusing to be a 'shield'.
• Thackeray expressed full faith in his MPs, countering rumors of defections and boosting morale.