'I apologise': Uddhav Thackeray says Shiv sainiks fired up amid MPs rebellion

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Uddhav Thackeray addressed a party rebellion within Shiv Sena, apologizing for defecting MPs and asserting the party remains motivated. He denied merger talks with Congress and cautioned against threats to Indian democracy.

Uddhav Thackeray projected confidence amid a fresh party rebellion, assuring Shiv Sainiks are "fired up" despite six Lok Sabha MPs defecting. He apologized to voters for electing lawmakers who switched sides. Thackeray dismissed merger talks with Congress and defended his leadership, highlighting electoral wins. He warned of a threat to democracy with a move towards a "one party, no election" system. This latest crisis follows the 2022 split.