Who is Omraj Nimbalkar? Maharashtra’s ‘Operation Tiger’ hinges on one decision, both Uddhav-Shinde have an eye on it.

These days, the political conflict between the two factions of Shiv Sena is once again in the headlines in Maharashtra politics. Amid the ongoing political tussle between the factions led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar has suddenly come to the center of power equations. The political eyes of the entire state are fixed on his next step.

There is discussion in political circles that Omraje Nimbalkar’s decision can have a big impact on the future strategy of Shiv Sena. This is the reason why ‘Operation Tiger’, which has come into discussion in Maharashtra politics, is currently being considered to depend on the stance of Omraj Nimbalkar. The question is whether he will remain with Uddhav Thackeray or join Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena?

Why has Omraj Nimbalkar become important?

Omraje Nimbalkar, MP from Dharashiv, has been associated with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) for a long time. However, in recent times there has been a lot of speculation regarding his political future. According to the report, if Omraj Nimbalkar takes any kind of party decision, it can have a direct impact on Shiv Sena’s internal politics and upcoming election strategies. This is the reason why both the groups are keeping a close watch on their activities.

Who is Omraj Nimbalkar?

Omraje Nimbalkar comes from a famous political family of Maharashtra. He is the son of late leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar, who had made an important mark in the politics of the state. Omraj started his political journey from assembly politics. He was a member of Maharashtra Assembly from 2009 to 2014. After this he entered national politics and reached Parliament as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha.

Omraje Nimbalkar’s name came into discussion on a large scale for the first time when his father Pawanraje Nimbalkar was shot dead in 2006. This case is considered to be one of the most discussed cases of Maharashtra politics. After the murder of his father, Omraj fought a long legal battle for justice. However, in June 2026, the court acquitted all the accused in this much-discussed case, after which this case again came into limelight.

When and to whom did you get married?

Apart from political life, Omraje Nimbalkar’s personal life has also been in discussion from time to time. She was married to Sambhavni Deshmukh in the year 2011. Active participation of both has been seen in social and political programs.

Why is there enmity with uncle?

Another story of Omraje Nimbalkar’s family has been a topic of discussion in Maharashtra politics for a long time. Former MP and influential leader of the state Padmasingh Patil is his uncle. Padmasingh Patil’s name was included among the main accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case. After this incident, there was a deep rift in the relations between the two families and tension remained at the political and family level for almost two decades.