Sanjay Nirupam launched a sharp attack on Uddhav Thackeray and the Sena (UBT) leadership, claiming that MPs and MLAs have lost faith in the party. Nirupam alleged that leaders are leaving the party regularly and predicted that Sena (UBT) would gradually weaken over the coming years. His remarks come amid growing speculation over possible defections and political realignments within Maharashtra's opposition ranks.