The Uddhav Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to approve the merger of six rebel MPs with Eknath Shinde's faction.The faction's functioning in Parliament has halted, as per their lawyer.

The merger, approved on Saturday, involves six of the Uddhav Sena's nine MPs joining Shinde's group, which is part of the ruling National Democratic Alliance.

The Uddhav Sena initiated disciplinary actions against the rebels, arguing that merging without the original party's approval violates the Constitution's 10th Schedule.The Supreme Court bench could not promise immediate listing of the plea, emphasizing the need for constitutional compliance.This dispute highlights internal party conflicts and the complexities of political alliances in Maharashtra's legislative landscape.