Aaditya Thackeray: 22 Shinde Sena MLAs 'close to Fadnavis,' poised to defect

• Aaditya Thackeray claims 22 MLAs from a Mahayuti constituent (referring to Shinde Sena) are growing close to the CM and ready to defect.
• The allegation comes amid reports of increasing tensions between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
• Thackeray hinted that Industries Minister Uday Samant, who calls himself "vice-captain," is among those considering switching sides.
• Thackeray also criticized the government for delaying the appointment of Leaders of Opposition in both the Maharashtra Assembly and Council.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) nominated Bhaskar Jadhav for LoP in the lower house, while Congress proposed Satej Patil for the upper house.

Why It Matters: It reveals deep political rifts and potential defections affecting Maharashtra's government.