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The MPs who switched sides are Sanjay Haribhai Jadhav, Sanjay Dina Patil, Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure, Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omraje Nimbalkar. Their defection reduces the Uddhav faction’s strength in the Lok Sabha to just three MPs, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena now has 13 members.The significance of the move lies in the numbers. The six MPs constitute two-thirds of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Lok Sabha strength—the threshold required under the anti-defection law to merge with another party without inviting disqualification. Their formal induction into the Shinde camp marks the first major parliamentary split in the Uddhav-led faction since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The split is the latest chapter in the Shiv Sena’s internal battle that began in June 2022, when Eknath Shinde led a rebellion against then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, toppling the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. In February 2023, the Election Commission recognised Shinde’s faction as the official Shiv Sena and allotted it the party’s iconic ‘bow and arrow’ symbol, while Uddhav Thackeray’s group was renamed Shiv Sena (UBT). Since then, both factions have been competing to claim the political and ideological legacy of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia, US Close to Major Boeing Defence Deal, Says Sergio Gor; Cites $20.5 Billion Investment BoostRajya Sabha Numbers Tilt Towards NDA, Bringing Two-Thirds Majority Within Striking DistanceIndia Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes In Afghanistan, Calls Them Assault On Sovereignty & Peace’No Official Role, No Official Support’: India Distances Itself From India-Pakistan Track-2 DialogueUS Ambassador Says Trump’s India Visit Could Happen Soon, Confirms Quad Meeting in PhilippinesAre We Learning Nothing From Deadly Fire Accidents Across India? 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How Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance worked behind closed doors for India’s biggest offering He scored just 1 in Chemistry and didn’t crack JEE, years later he became IIT Madras Director and even chaired the same exam Ranjeet shares a fond memory of working with Bindu: ‘I have a photograph in which you’re pulling my ears’ Rita Seymour: Great-grandmother, 79, receives nationwide ban from Sainsbury’s and Argos stores and supermarkets: Here’s what led to it How Ram Temple donations were received, counted and deposited: Police quiz Champat Rai as Ayodhya probe picks up pace SIR begins in 4 states, 1 UT NEW DELHI: The Election Commission’s voter verification drive under the special intensive revision (SIR) began on Tuesday across Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Jharkhand, with booth level officers (BLOs) starting house-to-house visits to verify electoral rolls.As part of the month-long exercise, BLOs will visit every household between June 30 and July 29, distributing and collecting enumeration forms from existing voters. The verification aims to ensure that only eligible citizens remain on the electoral rolls while removing ineligible entries. Watch SIR in Bengal: Voter Deletions, Turnout Pressure and the Gerrymandering DebateThe draft electoral rolls will be published on August 5, followed by a period for claims and objections before the final electoral roll is released on October 7.Here’s look at the key questions voters may have about the verification process and what they need to do.Do I need to do anything if I’m already a voter?Yes. When the Booth Level Officer (BLO) visits your home, you should fill the enumeration form, return one copy to the BLO and collect an acknowledgement.When will the BLO visit my house?House-to-house visits will take place between June 30 and July 29.What if I’m not home when the BLO comes?If your house is locked, the BLO will leave the enumeration form and make at least three visits to collect the completed form.Will I have to submit Aadhaar, passport or any other document?No. The chief electoral officer (CEO), Delhi, has clarified that no document has to be submitted along with the enumeration form.Can I submit the form online instead of waiting for the BLO?Yes. The enumeration form can also be filled online through the Election Commission’s voter portal.Do I have to provide details from the previous voter list?Yes. While filling the enumeration form, existing voters will be required to provide details relating to the last special intensive revision (SIR).What if I don’t remember my old voter details?You can search your details using:Your EPIC (voter ID) numberYour name and other detailsYour polling stationWhat if my name wasn’t on the voter list during the last special intensive revision?If your name wasn’t included but your parents’ or grandparents’ names were, you’ll need to provide their details in the enumeration form.My parents have never been registered as voters. What should I do?You can mention their names in the enumeration form. You may be asked later to give sup-porting documentsI got married and my name wasn’t in the last SIR. Whose details should I provide?You can mention the details of your parents or grandparents (your parental family), not your in-lawsHow do I know if my details are correct?The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5. If you find any errors or omissions, you can file claims or objections between August 5 and September 4.Where can I get help if I have questions?You can call the voter helpline 1950, contact your BLO through the book-a-call facility, or visit your nearest voter centre or district election office.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Awareness is the real victory, officials say ‘BMC must wake up now’: Bombay HC raps civic body over potholes, open manholes Pushkar Singh Dhami set to become first BJP CM to complete five consecutive years in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will create history on July 4, becoming the first BJP Chief Minister in the state to complete a continuous five-year tenure in office.Before him, veteran Congress leader the late Narayan Dutt Tiwari was the only Chief Minister in the state’s history to complete a full five-year term.Dhami first assumed office as Chief Minister on July 4, 2021, and following the BJP’s victory in the 2022 assembly elections, the party leadership once again entrusted him with the state’s command, making him the only Chief Minister of Uttarakhand to secure a second consecutive term.Uttarakhand has a history of high political turnover. Since the state’s formation in 2000, it has had 10 Chief Ministers. Narayan Dutt Tiwari served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from March 2, 2002, to March 7, 2007.During Dhami’s tenure, the state government has continued to focus on governance and development.On Monday, Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 17 development projects worth a total of ₹123.79 crore during a grand event in Champawat. Of these, eight completed projects worth ₹27.79 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for nine new projects valued at ₹96 crore.On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Jim Corbett Trail, developed at a cost of ₹3.49 crore. The project includes various construction and renovation works at multiple locations across the district associated with Jim Corbett. He also participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the City Centre being developed at the Champawat Bus Station Roadways area.He also participated in a public programme in Champawat, where he announced a landmark boost to the state’s healthcare infrastructure.The Chief Minister inaugurated a state-of-the-art MRI machine installed at a cost of approximately Rs 6 crore under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative with the support of the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth.The government’s four-year anniversary was marked in March this year with large public events, including a programme titled “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar – Four Years of Excellence, Uttarakhand Moving Forward on the Path of Continuous Progress,” held at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the double-engine government was working towards building a “strong, prosperous, and self-reliant Uttarakhand,” guided by the mantra of “Development as well as Heritage.” (ANI)Get the latest India news and live updates. 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I don’t care what name is on a letterhead, but look at what the United States is actually doing,” Gor said.”Yes, the name changed; we’re still there. India still has more exercises with the United States than any other country by far. Every single month there’s something happening, whether it’s Indian troops coming here or whether it’s US troops going into the region,” he added.Gor’s remarks came in the wake of a row over dropping ‘Indo’ from the Indo-Pacific Command. Established in 1947, the US Pacific Command is among the oldest unified commands of the US that extends from the west coast of the US to India’s western border.During US President Donald Trump’s first term, the Pacific Command was renamed as Indo-Pacific Command, citing the growing importance of India in the Indo-Pacific region. Earlier, this month the US restored the original name of the unified command.Gor also rejected suggestions that bilateral ties had weakened, Gor said the overall relationship remained on a strong footing.”So to all those pundits that sit online and tweet and say, this relationship is in trouble, when you look at the facts of where this relationship stands, whether it’s trade, whether it’s defence, whether it’s the people to people ties, the relationship is on strong footing,” he said.Gor said President Trump attached significant importance to ties with India and remained committed to expanding cooperation across trade, technology, defence and investment.He said in the next two weeks, a delegation of the Indian Navy will be visiting the US.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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