Operation Tiger is the name being used for an alleged bid by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The term draws symbolism from the tiger, the iconic mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena created by founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Fearing defections, Sena (UBT) has held meetings with its Lok Sabha MPs.