Uddhav Thackeray challenged Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to poach Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs as speculation rises about potential defections. Thackeray asserted no worker could be taken without using government machinery. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs denied receiving any calls, condemning rumors of desertion and affirming loyalty to the Thackeray-led party.