Congress expressed its disapproval of the ongoing political activities known as ‘Operation Tiger’, alleging that pressuring elected officials to switch parties using intimidation, coercion, or investigative bodies is against the constitution.
MLC Bhai Jagtap from Congress emphasized the importance of elections in the democratic system. He criticized the use of intimidation, coercion, or muscle power to influence elected representatives to change their political allegiance, calling such actions unconstitutional.
Pawan Khera, a Congress leader, criticized ‘Operation Tiger’, hinting at a decline in the number of participants. He advised those involved to wait and witness the consequences of their actions.
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi echoed similar sentiments, highlighting that elected representatives are chosen by the people through a democratic process and should not switch parties at will after winning elections.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Gulam Ali Khatana defended the political developments, emphasizing the democratic nature of the country. He stated that decisions are made in the national interest, with representatives choosing paths they believe will contribute to development.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the success of ‘Operation Tiger’, underscoring his commitment to completing operations effectively.
In another development, six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, posing a significant setback to Uddhav Thackeray’s party. Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik confirmed the MPs’ decision to join the ruling camp, increasing the party’s Lok Sabha strength from seven to 13 members.
