The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has suffered another political setback after senior leader Sachin Ahir crossed over to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Ahir has been nominated for the Deputy Chairperson's post in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, marking another high-profile defection after several MPs recently switched camps. The development is being seen as a boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance and another challenge for the opposition MVA in Maharashtra.