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Several MLAs from UBT, NCP in Talks with Shinde, Ajit Pawar: Uday Samant

Nagpur Dec 10 (UNI) Industry Minister Uday Samant on Wednesday claimed that several MLAs from Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) are reportedly in touch with the Shinde faction.
He also stated that some MLAs from Sharad Pawar’s NCP are reportedly in contact with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, hinting that the political situation may become clearer in the next few days.
Samant had earlier made a similar claim in February 2025, asserting that Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leaders were in contact with the Shinde faction even at that time.
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