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Updated June 29th, 2022 at 17:30 IST

Maharashtra News Updates: BJP urges Gov to ask MVA govt to seek floor test

The tussle for the control of the Shiv Sena Legislative Party entered a decisive stage this week with the Eknath Shinde camp moving the Supreme Court. On June 27, the SC gave the 16 rebel MLAs time till July 12 to reply to the disqualification petition and refused to stay the floor test until then. This implies that the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government faces a tough test for survival.

Reported by: Akhil Oka
Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde
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5: 10 IST, June 29th 2022

The opposition BJP on Tuesday night urged Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to direct the crisis-hit Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government to prove its majority in the Assembly, while Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made a fresh effort to reach out to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs camping in Guwahati in a bid to win them over.

As the political crisis, triggered by rebellion by Shiv Sena leader and cabinet minister Eknath Shinde, entered the eight day, the BJP moved to pile on the pressure on the beleaguered MVA government.

After arriving from New Delhi, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Koshyari at the Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai and submitted a letter to him, seeking direction to the MVA government to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly in view of the rebellion in the Shiv Sena, the lead party in the ruling alliance.

Fadnavis, a former CM, claimed the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress ruling coalition seemed to be in a minority as 39 Sena MLAs, who belong to the rebel faction led by cabinet minister Eknath Shinde, have said they do not support the government.

"Therefore, we handed over a letter to the Governor, requesting him to ask the government to prove its majority through a floor test in the House," the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly told reporters.

Citing various Supreme Court judgements, Fadnavis said in the letter that as majority in the House is "supreme" in parliamentary democracy and essential for a government's existence, he was requesting the Governor to ask the chief minister to prove majority at the earliest.

Before meeting the Governor around 10 pm, Fadnavis called on top BJP leaders, including party president J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in New Delhi earlier in the day.

According to sources, before the former CM landed at the Raj Bhavan, eight Independent MLAs, who were earlier associated with the Shiv Sena, sent emails from Guwahati -- where the rebel group headed by Shinde is camping -- seeking floor test at the earliest, claiming the Thackeray government has lost its majority.

Reaching out to dissident Sena MLAs once again, CM Thackeray urged them to return to Mumbai and hold talks with him, saying it's not "too late", but rebel leader Shinde remained unmoved and asserted the legislators backing him are firm on taking forward Hindutva.

PTI report

5: 05 IST, June 29th 2022

 

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10: 52 IST, June 28th 2022

Rebel leader Eknath Shinde calls for an emergency meeting with all the MLAs present in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Assam's Guwahati. This development comes after the BJP leader asked Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for a floor test.

10: 40 IST, June 28th 2022

We have given a letter to the Maharashtra Governor demanding an immediate Floor test,""said senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis.

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10: 32 IST, June 28th 2022

A special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is most likely to be convened on June 30 at 11 am for the agenda of the "floor test", according to sources.

10: 23 IST, June 28th 2022

As the numbers of the Maha Vikas Aghadi dwindle in the Maharashtra Assembly, Leader of Opposition  Devendra Fadnavis reached the Raj Bhawan on Tuesday. Accompanied by party leader Pravin Darkar, Fadnavis met the Governor of the state, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Republic has learnt that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has backed the demand of 8 MLAs, for a floor test. Read Full Story.

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10: 08 IST, June 28th 2022

 Former Maharastra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over the instability in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. According to sources, Fadnavis has backed the demands of eight independent legislators and asked the governor for a floor test.

 

9: 44 IST, June 28th 2022

After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi, Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reached Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

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9: 35 IST, June 28th 2022

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reached Mumbai after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda in New Delhi over the political instability in the state.

9: 23 IST, June 28th 2022

“On the one hand, your son and spokesperson call the Shiv Sainiks of revered Balasaheb Thackeray pigs, dirt from nullah, dogs, corpses, 'jahil' and on the other hand, a call is given to the (rebel) MLAs to patch up to save the anti-Hindu MVA government. What does that mean?” Shinde tweets in Marathi.

 

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8: 17 IST, June 28th 2022

 

7: 39 IST, June 28th 2022

"There will be a state cabinet meeting again, tomorrow, June 29 and the time for that will be confirmed by the night. As far as the state government is concerned, everything is normal there," said Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Subhash Desai

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7: 33 IST, June 28th 2022

Striking an aggressive note against the rebel faction led by Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said those who have betrayed the party leadership should not be able to move around. 

"Traitors should not be able to roam on the streets," he said, addressing a rally at Alibag near Mumbai.

Notably, Maharashtra chief minister and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray earlier in the day had adopted a reconciliatory tone when he asked the rebels to return to the state from Guwahati where they are camping, and talk out the issues.

7: 08 IST, June 28th 2022

"I have raised the demand in today's cabinet meeting that the name of Aurangabad should be changed to Sambhaji Nagar. The same will be discussed in the cabinet meeting tomorrow as well," said Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Anil Parab.

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6: 35 IST, June 28th 2022

"There is no need to talk about it (Maharashtra political crisis). All our support is intact. One support is in the form of physical presence here. The other support is in the form of electronic media or email," Maharashtra minister Aslam Shaikh told ANI after the state cabinet meeting.

6: 32 IST, June 28th 2022

Maharashtra state cabinet meeting has now concluded. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray had joined through video conferencing.

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5: 57 IST, June 28th 2022

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday held a 90-minute meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the instability in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, a coalition of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress. 

Fadnavis, who was accompanied by senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, presented a road map ahead of lending support to the Eknath Shinde camp, sources said. However, Bharatiya Janata Party may not approach the governor regarding no-confidence motion

5: 44 IST, June 28th 2022

The Maharashtra ministers have started arriving at Mantralay for a cabinet meeting which will be chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray amid the ongoing political crisis triggered by the rebellion of Shiv Sena leaders.

 

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5: 27 IST, June 28th 2022

After former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, senior BJP leader Arjun Singh and Minister of State (MoS) Bhagwat Karad met party chief JP Nadda amid political instability in the western state.

5: 15 IST, June 28th 2022

Former Thane mayor and Shiv Sena coordinator in the district Meenakshi Shinde has been expelled from the party amid a rebellion by Eknath Shinde.

She was being expelled for anti-party activities on the directions of party president (and chief minister) Uddhav Thackeray, a Sena statement issued here on Tuesday said.

Earlier, another former Thane mayor, Naresh Mhaske, and coordinator Rahul Londe were expelled from the party.
 

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5: 01 IST, June 28th 2022

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday said his party was watching the turmoil in the ruling Shiv Sena in neighbouring Maharashtra from a distance.

"We have no role in the current turmoil in Maharashtra. This (rebellion) is internal strife of the Shiv Sena. We are just standing at a distance and watching it," Vijayvargiya told reporters.

4: 34 IST, June 28th 2022

Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday met party chief JP Nadda in New Delhi. 

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4: 32 IST, June 28th 2022

 

4: 27 IST, June 28th 2022

Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey called a meeting of remaining Sena MLAs and BJP MLAs separately. This was to tell them to maintain law and order and ensure peace prevails.

This is after the attacks by Shiv Sainiks and the present political situation

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4: 20 IST, June 28th 2022

"Anyone who is speaking against the government is getting ED notices. Such things are not good for the country and the constitution, "NCP leader Supriya Sule on ED summons to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

4: 13 IST, June 28th 2022

 Supriya Sule said that the Maharashtra Chief Minister appealed to rebel leaders like a big brother. "Dialogue is a solution. They should hold talks," she said.

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4: 13 IST, June 28th 2022

"I have seen Uddhav ji's tweet. I have emotions attached to this family (Thackeray). Governments will come and go, but these relations will last longer, "NCP leader Supriya Sule

4: 06 IST, June 28th 2022

Speaking to the media, NCP leader Supriya Sule backed Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and called him a true leader. 

 

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3: 57 IST, June 28th 2022

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has asked for the file of all the decisions taken by Eknath Shinde as the minister from June 1, 2022. Officials have been instructed to bring all the files of the decisions taken by Shinde within a week.

3: 44 IST, June 28th 2022

"We have come to Guwahati, along with Eknath Shinde, out of our own volition. He is carrying forward the Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray honestly. We request the public and Shiv Sainiks to not fall for such rumours and misinformation being spread," said rebel MLA Suhas Kande when asked if he is in contact with anyone else except Eknath Shinde.

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3: 40 IST, June 28th 2022

Shiv Sena Sangola MLA Shahajibapu Patil blames Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government allies Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for blocking funds.

"We have voluntarily come to Guwahati with Eknathji Shinde, who sincerely carried forward the idea of ​​Hindutva of Shiv Sena chief Venerable Balasaheb Thackeray," he said.

3: 33 IST, June 28th 2022

Prahar Janshakti Party MLAs Bachchu Kadu and Rajkumar Patel, who are camping with Eknath Shinde in Guwahati, are likely to move a no-confidence motion against Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, as per sources.

The no-trust vote is likely to take place on Thursday, June 30, sources informed.

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3: 27 IST, June 28th 2022

A new Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Bombay High Court has sought an investigation against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut for causing public nuisance and order restraining them from organising press conferences on the issue of rebel MLAs.

3: 20 IST, June 28th 2022

In an appeal to rebel legislators, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said, "You are stuck in Guwahati for the past few days. Every day new information is coming out about you, many of you are also in touch. You are still in Shiv Sena at heart. The family members of some of you MLAs have also contacted me and conveyed their sentiments to me. As the head of the Shiv Sena family, I respect your sentiments."

"Get rid of the confusion, there will be a sure way to it, we will sit together and find a way out of it. Do not fall into the trap of someone's mistake, the respect given by Shiv Sena cannot be found anywhere, if you come forward and speak, the way will be paved. As Shiv Sena party chief and head of the family, I still worry about you. Come in, take a look and enjoy!" he added.

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2: 59 IST, June 28th 2022

Republic TV accessed fresh visuals of rebel MLA and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde outside the Radisson Blu Hotel. Speaking to the media later, he confirmed that he will go to Mumbai soon. He also mentioned that Deepak Kesarkar will inform the media about the next course of action of the rebels. He also disputed the claim that any rebel MLAs are in touch with the Uddhav camp. 

 

2: 55 IST, June 28th 2022

Releasing a video, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant clarified, "We are only in touch with Eknath Shinde. A misconception is being spread that we are in touch with someone else. We are not in touch with any office-bearer or leader of the party. We came to Guwahati only with one intention- to take forward Balasaheb's ideology honestly. That's why I want to request the people of Maharashtra to not fall prey to any misconception. We are with Shiv Sena only." 

 

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2: 48 IST, June 28th 2022

The Enforcement Directorate sent a second summon to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, asking him to appear before them on July 1 in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case. While he was summoned today, he sought time to appear before the central agency till July 7. 

 

2: 45 IST, June 28th 2022

Speaking exclusively to Republic TV, NCP spokesperson Mahesh Tapase reiterated Sharad Pawar's assertion that the party is ready to sit in the opposition. He said, "Whatever course of action has to be taken has to be taken by the group which is camping in Guwahati. Have they got the legitimate authority to establish themselves as a group? The answer is no. Has any court ruling justified their action? The answer is no. Is there any stricture against the action of the Maharashtra legislature? The answer is no. It is the legislators who have become rebellious today. They have to take up a call whether they want to merge in any party."

 

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2: 38 IST, June 28th 2022

Shiv Sena's Thane district coordinator Meenakshi Shinde was removed from the party for her anti-party activities on the order of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.

 

2: 38 IST, June 28th 2022

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis who has arrived in Delhi is expected to meet a number of senior BJP leaders such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda and general secretary (organization) BL Santhosh. They are likely to discuss the modalities for the formation of a new government in Maharashtra. 

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2: 14 IST, June 28th 2022

As per sources, Eknath Shinde and all other rebel MLAs currently holed up at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati will arrive in Mumbai on June 30. 

2: 02 IST, June 28th 2022

Explaining the reason for joining the rebel camp, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant remarked, "I have come to Guwahati as I am fed up with the conspiracy of the allies to weaken the Shiv Sena party for the last few days. By rejecting Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati's candidature in the Rajya Sabha elections, the party decided to send a true Shiv Sainik to the Rajya Sabha, but the allies tried to prevent him from getting elected in that election as well."

 

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1: 53 IST, June 28th 2022

In an interaction with the media, Eknath Shinde rubbished Shiv Sena's assertion that some rebel MLAs are in touch with them. He stressed, "All these people are very happy. The information coming from outside that a number of people are in touch with us- they should tell us the names. Then everyone will be clear. These people are trying to spread lies and mislead people. No one should believe this. 50 people are here and they have come here of their own will. They are happy. We have come here with a stance. 40-50 people haven't gathered here for their selfish interests. They have come here with the Hindutva stance- the stance of Balasaheb Thackeray". 

 

1: 53 IST, June 28th 2022

The meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet has been postponed to 5 pm. It was earlier scheduled at 2.30 pm today.

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12: 53 IST, June 28th 2022

In a massive revelation, rebel camp MLA Sada Sarvankar confirmed to Republic TV that Eknath Shinde will meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari today itself. While Shinde has already left from Guwahati, it is unclear whether he will head to Delhi or Mumbai. Sarvankar also asserted that the rebels will join hands with BJP for the formation of a new government in Maharashtra. 

 

12: 43 IST, June 28th 2022

Taking a swipe at BJP, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said, "It is learned that 126 people have lost their lives in the floods in Assam so far. Still, the BJP has nothing to do with it. In Maharashtra, the BJP ignored 126 persons in Assam to reach the target of 144 (MLAs) in Maharashtra."

 

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12: 29 IST, June 28th 2022

In an exclusive scoop, Republic TV has learnt that rebel leader Eknath Shinde might fly to Delhi today itself. As former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has also left for the national capital, they might meet each other amid speculation that they are coming together for government formation. 

12: 01 IST, June 28th 2022

NCP's student wing put up Bahubali-themed posters in Guwahati against the Eknath Shinde camp which is holed up in the Radisson Blue Hotel. A poster read 'The entire country is watching the traitors hiding in Guwahati. The people will not forgive such frauds and cunning persons". 

 

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11: 54 IST, June 28th 2022

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is likely to visit Delhi today. He has left from his official residence 'Sagar'. This assumes significance amid the political crisis in the state. 

11: 45 IST, June 28th 2022

Yuva Sena chief and Maharashtra Minster Aaditya Thackeray will meet Shiv Sainiks today at 6 pm in the NESCO centre in Goregaon. Subhash Desai, Gajanan Kirtikar, Sunil Prabhu, Ravindra Waikar and other senior leaders will be present on the occasion. 

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11: 45 IST, June 28th 2022

In an official statement, Shiv Sena spokesperson Harshal Pradhan denied reports that the Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray called Devendra Fadnavis to save the government. Stressing that such news reports are lies, he said that the CM says whatever he wants to publicly. 

11: 23 IST, June 28th 2022

Eknath Shinde group to hold a meeting today afternoon for further plan of action. As per sources, they are expected to take an important decision.

 

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10: 58 IST, June 28th 2022

Amid the growing political turmoil in Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray has called for a Cabinet meeting at 2.30 pm today. This comes after the Maharashtra Governor sought details of the Government Resolutions and circulars issued by the state government from June 22-24. 

 

10: 45 IST, June 28th 2022

In an indication that a floor test is on the cards, BJP has asked all its MLAs to not leave Maharashtra. As per sources, all MLAs have been asked to be near Mumbai. 

 

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10: 29 IST, June 28th 2022

Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut remarked, "Many people in Maharashtra are in support of Uddhav ji. Fadnavis is the opposition leader, he shouldn't come in between the issue of rebel MLAs." 

 

10: 14 IST, June 28th 2022

Taking a dig at Shiv Sena's plight, BJP MLA Ram Kadam commented, "Those who rejected Hanuman Chalisa, their own 40 MLAs rejected them. Is this called divine justice?" 

 

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9: 47 IST, June 28th 2022

In an exclusive scoop, sources told Republic TV that Independent MLAs are likely to meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari soon. They are set to request a floor test in the state Assembly in the wake of the Eknath Shinde camp withdrawing its support to MVA. 

 

9: 35 IST, June 28th 2022

Even as he was summoned by the ED, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut will address a workers' convention in Alibag today along with former Union Minister Anant Geete.

 

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9: 15 IST, June 28th 2022

As the MVA government is on the brink of collapse, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sought information about all Government Resolutions (GRs) and circulars issued from June 22-24. This comes after Ministries controlled by NCP and Congress reportedly issued GRs for the release of funds worth hundreds of crores for development-related works even after the rebellion in Shiv Sena on June 21. As per sources, the letter sent by Koshyari's Principal Secretary Santosh Kumar to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary asked for the aforesaid information under Article 167 of the Constitution.

This article empowers the Governor to call for information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation. Earlier on June 24, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Pravin Darekar wrote to Koshyari seeking his intervention on the unusually large number of GRs issued by the Uddhav Thackeray-led government amid the political uncertainty in the state. The letter read, “Some 160 government resolutions were issued by the MVA in the last 48 hours, which look suspicious. I request you to intervene in this matter and put a curb on it". 

9: 15 IST, June 28th 2022

Republic TV accessed the letter written by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's Principal Secretary Santosh Kumar to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary seeking information about the GRs and circulars issued by the state government from June 22-24.

 

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8: 26 IST, June 28th 2022

Reacting to the Eknath Shinde camp's assertion that it is fighting for Shiv Sena's 'self-respect', the Uddhav Thackeray-led party hit back at the rebels on Tuesday. Penning an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Executive Editor Sanjay Raut lambasted the rebel MLAs holed up in Guwahati for seeking an alliance with BJP which it claimed had a sinister plan to divide Maharashtra into three parts. Reiterating the allegation that BJP was instrumental in engineering the rebellion within the Sena, he cited Union Minister Raosaheb Danve's statement in Jalna on June 26. 

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut remarked, "BJP leaders in Delhi have formulated a dangerous strategy to divide Maharashtra into three parts. BJP leaders in Karnataka have revealed the plot to divide Maharashtra into three parts, separate Mumbai and destroy the entire Maharashtra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. What do the strong pro-Hindutva and pro-Maharashtra persons have to say about this? These people are taking guidance from the leaders of the same BJP which is continuously attacking Maharashtra." 

7: 12 IST, June 28th 2022

Speaking to the media, Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray remarked, "There are two groups of people in Guwahati - there's a group of 15-16 people who are in touch with us, some of them recently. The other group is the one that has run away, they have no courage and morality". 

 

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6: 20 IST, June 28th 2022

Shiv Sena leaders addressed meetings in the constituencies of three rebel MLAs in the Aurangabad region in a show of support for Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Shiv Sena leaders Chandrakant Khaire, Vinod Ghosalkar and MLC Ambadas Danve addressed party workers in Vaijapur, Aurangabad West and Aurangabad Central seats, which are represented by Ramesh Bornare, Sanjay Shirsat and Pradip Jaiswal, respectively. They said similar meetings are also planned in the assembly constituencies of Sandipan Bhumre (Paithan) and Abdul Sattar (Sillod). Ghosalkar said the party would dig the "political graves" of the rebels in Aurangabad.

10: 30 IST, June 27th 2022

Deepak Kesarkar, the spokesperson of the Shinde camp, said, "As soon as the Assembly session is conveyed we'll move to Mumbai. It doesn't matter if the hotel booking is extended." 

 

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10: 10 IST, June 27th 2022

Smita Prakash, Editor News, ANI who was also one of the participants in the debate then asked, "Will your camp accept a BJP CM?' Replying to the same, Kesarkar said, " We have left all the decisions on Eknath Shinde. If he wants to claim the Chief Ministership he may, if he wants to give it up, he may...That's entirely his choice." 

9: 52 IST, June 27th 2022

As uncertainty looms over Maharashtra amid political turmoil, Eknath Shinde camp's spokesperson Deepak Kesarkar confirmed they would be going for a floor test in the state assembly on Republic. On Debate with Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Kesarkar highlighted how the camp was keen on flying back to Maharashtra at the earliest, now that the Supreme Court has directed the state government of the Maha Vikas Aghadi to provide them and the MLAs and their families with security cover, and maintain the law and order situation. 

 

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9: 40 IST, June 27th 2022

After meeting Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, Congress' Nana Patole said, "We are not in minority, our government will run for 5 years. MLAs have been forcibly stopped, and given injections. We have also heard that 50-50 crore rupees have also been given." 

9: 40 IST, June 27th 2022

After a meeting of the Maharashtra BJP at Sagar bungalow - the residence of Devendra Fadnavis - to discuss the present political situation in the state, a media briefing was held. In the briefing, the saffron party said that it would be following the 'wait & watch' strategy.

 

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9: 27 IST, June 27th 2022

The luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, on Monday extended the closure of all bookings for the public till July 5.Till Monday afternoon, the Radisson Blu hotel was not taking any bookings till June 30, as per its website.

9: 17 IST, June 27th 2022

Aaditya Thackeray further said, "Many people told us that Congress & NCP will betray us but our people betrayed us. Many MLAs who were watchmen, rickshaw drivers, and paan shopkeepers - we made them Ministers. On 20th May, Uddhav Thackeray offered him (Eknath Shinde) the CM post & he did drama." 

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8: 53 IST, June 27th 2022

Aaditya Thackeray issued a message to Shivsainiks in Mumbai. "I can understand your zeal & strength, can even notice your anger. I've been visiting & interacting with Shivsainiks & I can see there is a lot of anger among them. But there is one positive thing-the dirt has gone out of Shiv Sena," Thackeray said 

8: 27 IST, June 27th 2022

Congress' Nana Patole has now reached Matoshree to meet Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Balasaheb Thorat is also said to be inside. 

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8: 00 IST, June 27th 2022

 

7: 34 IST, June 27th 2022

Facing a revolt within his own ranks, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was ready to resign on June 22 at 5 pm after it was clear that there was "no way out" of the political crisis facing the Maharashtra government but MVA allies convinced him not to resign, sources said.

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7: 27 IST, June 27th 2022

After a big setback to the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the Supreme Court, Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has gone to meet Uddhav Thackeray at Motoshree. 

7: 27 IST, June 27th 2022

Amidst floor test likelihood in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, BJP has asked all its MLAs to remain in Mumbai, Republic learnt. 

 

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7: 27 IST, June 27th 2022

Republic learnt that the BJP has ruled out reconciliation with Uddhav, and merger with the Shinde camp. The saffron party has already mustered the support of 170 MLAs in the 288-member Assembly as the MAha Vikas Aghadi stands on the brink of collapse, sources told the channel. 

 

7: 15 IST, June 27th 2022

Uddhav Thackeray's son and a Minister in the Maharashtra cabinet, Aaditya Thackeray reacted to the Supreme Court issuing notices to Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu, leader of Legislature party Anil Chaudhary and the Centre. 'No hope from that,' said Thackeray. 

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7: 00 IST, June 27th 2022

Republic accesses Supreme Court's order copy in plea filed by Eknath Shinde, case to be taken up next on July 11. Watch here: -

 

6: 47 IST, June 27th 2022

A core committee meeting of the Maharashtra BJP is underway at Sagar bungalow - the residence of Devendra Fadnavis - to discuss the present political situation in the state. Republic accessed inside visuals of the meeting. 

 

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6: 47 IST, June 27th 2022

Complete chaos unfolded on the streets of Maharashtra's Kolhapur as Shiv Sainiks clashed with cops.

 

6: 38 IST, June 27th 2022

The Shiv Sena MLA from Parbhani, Rahul Patil is en route to Guwahati to join to the rebel MLA camp. He was with Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday, just two days back. He had even shared a video on the picture-sharing platform, Instagram. 

 

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6: 32 IST, June 27th 2022

Republic learnt that Shiv Sena MLA from Parbhani Rahul Patil is likely to join Eknath Shinde camp later today. Patil has been missing for the last two days, and police were on the lookout for him. He has left for Surat and will be heading to Guwahati from there, sources told the channel. 

 

6: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

With the political crisis in Maharashtra deepening, Republic TV learned that the Governor of the state, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, will be approached for the appointment of a Speaker for the Legislative Assembly in the next 48 hours. In the first week, that is till the 9th of July, which is a Saturday, a floor test will be called for, sources told the channel. 

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5: 48 IST, June 27th 2022

Amid the political upheaval in Maharashtra, a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party is presently underway at the residence of former state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. 

5: 15 IST, June 27th 2022

"This is the victory of the emperor Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva and the thoughts of Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb ..!" said Eknath Shinde, post a big relief to the rebel camp by the Supreme Court. 

 

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5: 01 IST, June 27th 2022

The vandalism and the outrage continue in Maharashtra with the office of a rebel, independent MLA from the Gondiya constituency,  Vinod Aggarwal being attacked by the Shiv Sainiks. 

4: 33 IST, June 27th 2022

Eknath Shinde's camp releases a statement after relief from Supreme Court. In the 4-page statement shared by the camp's  Deepak Kesarkar, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government has been once again attacked. Also, the suggestion has been given to Uddhav Thackeray to allow the alliance of Shiv Sena with the Bharatiya Janata Party. 

 

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4: 15 IST, June 27th 2022

After big relief from the Supreme Court, the camp of rebel MLAs led by Eknath Shinde is holding a meeting in Guwahati, where they are lodged in the Raddison Blu Hotel for the past 4 days. The camp is mulling moving in a floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly, sources say. 

4: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

In a big scoop from  Maharashtra, it has been learnt that Eknath Shinde & company will approach Governor Koshiyari and seek a floor test. 

 

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4: 01 IST, June 27th 2022

After CM Uddhav Thackeray, Dy CM Ajit Pawar tested positive for COVID-19 amid political turmoil in Maharashtra. Taking to the microblogging site Twitter, Pawar wrote, "Yesterday I took the test for COVID-19, and have tested positive. I am in good health and I am consulting a doctor. With the blessings of all of you, I will soon be able to defeat the virus and return to your service. Anyone who has come in contact with me should be careful and get yourself tested immediately if symptoms appear."

 

3: 58 IST, June 27th 2022

After a big relief from the Supreme Court, the lawyer of the Eknath Shinde camp confirmed that the attempt to disqualify the MLAs have been put on hold. Advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul said, "They cannot disqualify now." 

 

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3: 43 IST, June 27th 2022

Aaditya Thackeray, calling politics a 'circus', said, "If they call themselves rebellions of Shiv Sena, then they should have stayed back, resigned from the party and then formed their own party...Anyway, someday they will have to come back, and have to talk to us eye to eye."

3: 40 IST, June 27th 2022

Uddhav Thackeray's son and Minister in the Maharashtra government, Aaditya Thackeray said that the rebel MLAs just have two choices now- disqualification or merger with BJP or some other party. Underlining that it is their own matter, and now a concern of Shiv Sena, the Minister said, "Every Shiv Sainik & Maharashtrian is with us. They will teach rebels a lesson. Some of them are in touch, and already want to come back."

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3: 36 IST, June 27th 2022

The Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra government to provide security to all 39 MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, and their families, in the light of the vandalism and outrage seen in Maharashtra. The camp had demanded the security of all the MLAs. 

3: 02 IST, June 27th 2022

The Supreme Court issued notice to the respondents after hearing the petitions filed by the Eknath Shinde camp challenging the disqualification proceedings against them and the appointment of Ajay Choudhari as the Sena Legislative Party leader. It stated, "The counter-affidavits if any be filed within 5 days. Rejoinder thereto be filed within 3 days thereafter". The matter will be listed for hearing on July 11. 

 

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2: 57 IST, June 27th 2022

Citing that there is a preliminary objection to the maintainability of the petition, senior advocate Devdutt Kamat asserted that a party challenging disqualification is required to first approach the High Court. Reiterating that the notice for the Deputy Speaker's removal was sent from an unverified email, he observed, "To express no-confidence on Chief Minister, no reason is to be given. But as far as Speaker is concerned, please see Article 179, the word used is "removal". For "removal" reasons have to be given. Members can't merely say they have no confidence. It is only on charge". 

 

2: 52 IST, June 27th 2022

Appearing for the Deputy Speaker, senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan explained, "It (the notice for removal of Deputy Speaker) was not sent from the registered email. It was not sent to the legislative office. Deputy Speaker acts in a judicial capacity. If somebody dashes off a letter, not to the registered office, the Speaker is entitled to ask who you are. It was sent by one Advocate Vishal Acharya.

At this juncture, Justice Kant asked, "Did the Speaker ascertain from members if they have sent it? An affidavit may have to be filed". A fly-by-night notice will not do. A notice sent by Vishal Acharya will not do. What is the notice and when does the period start...it is a serious matter". 

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2: 42 IST, June 27th 2022

Defending the rejection of the resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker, Abhishek Singhvi contended that the email was sent from unverified sources and that it was not a notice. However, Justice Kant asked, "In the light of Nabam Rebia, can the Speaker be a judge in his own cause and reject the notice as invalid"? Singhvi responded, "On 20th these MLAs went to Surat, on 21st they are supposed to have written this mail, on 22nd Speaker recieved this notice, and we are nowhere near 14 days". Thereafter, the bench expressed willingness to let the Deputy Speaker file documents on record. 

 

2: 38 IST, June 27th 2022

Justice Surya Kant asked Singhvi, "Where a Speaker's removal under Article 179(c) is under consideration, whether such Speaker is competent to decide under 10th Schedule? Whether this issue has been considered in any of the cases". However, the Congress MP referred to Article 212 to assert that there is a Constitutional bar on the Courts inquiring into the legislative procedure.

 

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2: 38 IST, June 27th 2022

Abhishek Singhvi referred to paragraph 109 of Kihoto Hollohan verdict. He said, "Judicial review cannot be available at a stage prior to the making of a decision by the Speaker/Chairman and a quia- time action would not be permissible. Nor would interference be permissible at an interlocutory stage of the proceedings". On this, Justice Surya Kant questioned him, "Is it not a fact that in Kihoto case, the very authority of Speaker was not challenged? We are confronted with a situation where the continuation of the Speaker is challenged". 

Abhishek Singhvi stressed, "If Nabam Rebia case is applied generically, it will be disastrously. Forget this case. If I want to defect, and hobnob with the opponents, and prior to going, I send a one-line notice to Speaker saying he has no authority."

2: 38 IST, June 27th 2022

During the hearing, Justice Surya Kant observed, Can the speaker to whom notice has been served for his removal, can he himself decide the notice"? Justice Pardiwala chipped in, "You have now been called upon to make us understand as to why the principle in Rebia should not be made applicable. If we want to ignore Nabam Rebia, prima facie we have to take the view that Article 212 was ignored or not considered in Nabam. Your entire edifice of argument is Article 212, are we clear"? Responding in the affirmative, the SC highlighted that a constitution bench judgment applies to the facts of this case.

 

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2: 20 IST, June 27th 2022

The SC bench sought the views of the respondents. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi is appearing for Shiv Sena Legislative Party leader Ajay Choudhari and Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu. Meanwhile, senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan appeared for the Deputy Speaker. 

2: 20 IST, June 27th 2022

Representing the Uddhav Thackeray camp, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi questioned the petitioners "leap frogging" to the Supreme Court without approaching the High Court first. "No reason given by Mr.Kaul why your lordships should not exercise the discretion to send them to HC," he submitted. Moreover, he pointed out that the courts haven't interfered when the proceedings are pending before the Speaker in any case barring for the Rajasthan High Court in 2020. Referring to the Kihoto judgment, he said that no action will lie before the court till the Speaker decides finally. 

 

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2: 12 IST, June 27th 2022

Eknath Shinde stated in the Supreme Court that it is inconsequential if the Assembly is not in session. He averred, "If the assembly is not in session, the Cabinet can recommend convening, or when the assembly convenes the proceedings can start. But what is happening? Without following that, Dy Speaker has issued notices". 

2: 07 IST, June 27th 2022

Quoting further from the Nabam Rebia verdict, senior advocate Neeraj Kaul noted, "Any change in the strength and composition of the Assembly, by disqualifying sitting MLAs, for the period during which the notice of resolution for the removal of the Speaker (or Deputy Speaker) is pending, would conflict with the express mandate of Article 179(c)". "We are of the view, that constitutional purpose would be maintained & preserved, if a Speaker refrains from adjudication of a petition for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule, whilst his own position, as Speaker, is under challenge," he elaborated. 

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2: 00 IST, June 27th 2022

After the SC hearing resumed, Eknath Shinde's lawyer Neeraj Kaul read out from the 'Nabam Rebia' case- "When the position of a Speaker is under challenge, through a notice of resolution for his removal, it would “seem” just & appropriate, that the Speaker first demonstrates his right to continue as such, by winning support of the majority in the State Legislature". He added, "Why would a Speaker who is confident of his majority, fear a floor test"? 

1: 49 IST, June 27th 2022

Responding to the SC's query, senior advocate Neeraj Kaul affirmed, "The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court clearly answers this, kindly read 3 paras..this was informed to the Deputy Speaker and he still proceeds with the notice". He also referred to the judgment in the 'Nabam Rebia vs Dy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh Assembly' case. Thereafter, the bench rose for a two-minute break after which the hearing will resume. 

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1: 46 IST, June 27th 2022

Eknath Shinde's lawyer argued, "The second issue is the manner in which he is proceeding, in undue haste, without following the principles of natural justice". Retorting to this, Justice Surya Kant said, "The question that Deputy Speaker is not competent to proceed when you have moved for his removal, why can't you raise this question before the Deputy Speaker himself"? 

1: 43 IST, June 27th 2022

Senior advocate Neeraj Kaul observed, "The SC has said it is impermissible for the deputy speaker to decide on the disqualification petition till the no-confidence motion against him is decided". Elaborating further, he said, "In 2019, Shinde was unanimously appointed as leader of party. But in 2022, a suo motu meeting is held a new whip is issued. The ground taken out against me is that I have voluntarily given up the party membership". 

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1: 39 IST, June 27th 2022

When Justice Surya Kant asked why Shinde did not approach the High Court, Kaul responded, "I have three answers. 226's existence is not a constitutional bar to invoking Article 32. The second reason, in any number of cases like floor test, disqualification, your lordships have passed Art 32". 

The senior advocate added, "Third reason is that a minority of the legislative party is subverting the state machinery, attacking our houses, saying that our dead bodies will be returned. Atmosphere is not conducive for us to exercise our rights in Bombay". He added that threats have been issued that "Bodies of 40 parties will arrive and we will be slaughtered like bulls". 

1: 38 IST, June 27th 2022

The SC bench began hearing the plea filed by the rebel camp. Appearing for Eknath Shinde, senior advocate Neeraj Kaul told the SC that the Deputy Speaker cannot proceed with the disqualification proceedings when the resolution seeking his removal is pending. He cited the "Nabam Rebia" decision. 

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1: 19 IST, June 27th 2022

In a major move, the MVA government took away the portfolios of the Eknath Shinde camp to ensure the smooth functioning of departments. Overall, 5 Ministers and 4 Ministers of State have been divested of their portfolios owing to their unauthorized absence. These include Eknath Shinde, Gulabrao Patil, Dada Bhuse, Sandipan Bhumre, Uday Samant, Shamburaj Desai, Rajendra Yadravkar, Abdul Sattar and Bachchu Kadu. Their portfolios have been distributed among the existing Ministers in the Maharashtra Cabinet. 

12: 45 IST, June 27th 2022

In a massive development amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, the ED summoned Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case. This is related to Pravin Raut and the Patra land scam case, sources revealed. He has been asked to appear before the central agency at its Mumbai office on June 28. 

 

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12: 34 IST, June 27th 2022

Speaking to Republic TV while walking towards the Anand Dighe Bhavan, Eknath Shinde's son and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde said, "Today, we have a hearing in the Supreme Court and we are very positive about it. Because legally we are correct". He added, "The MVA govt is in minority right now and the minority government can't summon anyone. Whatever happened earlier was all illegal". Hundreds of his supporters gathered on the occasion and chanted slogans such as 'Eknath Shinde Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'. 

 

12: 14 IST, June 27th 2022

In a massive development, Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde claimed in his petition filed before the Supreme Court that 38 members of the Shiv Sena Legislative Party have withdrawn their support to the MVA government. While no formal communication in this regard has come to the fore yet, it implies that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government will collapse if the SC imposes a stay on the disqualification proceedings against the 16 rebel MLAs.

 

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11: 53 IST, June 27th 2022

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s effigy was burnt by rebel leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde’s supporters in Thane.

 

11: 47 IST, June 27th 2022

With the Supreme Court all set to hear the plea of Eknath Shinde and 15 other MLAs, NCP started its deliberations. NCP MP Praful Patel arrived at Sharad Pawar's 'Silver Oak' residence in Mumbai to meet Supriya Sule. Other NCP leaders are also expected to reach 'Silver Oak' soon. 

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11: 26 IST, June 27th 2022

In a video message, former Shiv Sena MLA Subhash Sabne questioned Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on why he was sitting in the Cabinet with NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal who ordered the arrest of Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Maintaining that Eknath Shinde is not a rebel as he has been fighting for the good of the party, he called upon workers to support him. Moreover, Sabne claimed that Shiv Sena had given up key seats to NCP and Congress.

 

11: 11 IST, June 27th 2022

Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant will address people on Facebook Live today. He was the last Sena legislator to join the rebel camp on Sunday.

 

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11: 06 IST, June 27th 2022

Seven citizens of Maharashtra have moved a PIL in the Bombay High Court to consider their fundamental rights and direct Eknath Shinde, who is on "official leave" with other ministers, to return to the state and assume duties. When the matter was mentioned before the bench led by CJ Dipankar Datta, he said, "Submit the pracipice we will see".

10: 50 IST, June 27th 2022

The vacation bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala has assembled at court no.16. It will hear the plea of Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel MLAs against Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. They are likely to be represented by three senior advocates. 

 

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10: 18 IST, June 27th 2022

Quashing rumours that he is going to join the rebels, Sanjay Raut's brother and Shiv Sena MLA Sunil Raut said, "Why will I go to Guwahati? I rather go to Goa to see natural beauty. Will I go to Guwahati to see the faces of those traitors? I am a Shiv Sainik, and I will work for the party till my last breath."

 

10: 15 IST, June 27th 2022

A team of lawyers from Assam has also reached Supreme Court to assist in Eknath Shinde's case. As of now, the identity of the lawyers has not been disclosed. 

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10: 15 IST, June 27th 2022

Speaking to the media ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "Those who stay in the party for 40 years and then run away, their conscience is dead, so what remains after that? They become the living dead. These are the words of Ram Manohar Lohia Sahab. I didn't do anything to hurt anyone's sentiments, I have spoken the truth". Taking a dig at the rebels, he quipped that Eknath Shinde can join AIMIM or MNS too if they offer him the CM post. 

 

10: 03 IST, June 27th 2022

Eknath Shinde has called a meeting at 2 pm to discuss the future course of action. At 10.30 am today, the Supreme Court will hear the plea of the Shiv Sena rebels against the disqualification proceedings and the appointment of Ajay Choudhari as the Legislative Party leader. 

 

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9: 20 IST, June 27th 2022

Eknath Shinde's supporters will perform a power show at Thane's Anand Ashram at 10 am today. Preparations are being made to gather millions of supporters through social media. This will be one of the biggest shows of strength by Shinde's supporters in Shinde's stronghold. 

 

9: 06 IST, June 27th 2022

Speaking at a public meeting in Jalna on Sunday, former Maharashtra BJP chief and Union Minister Raosaheb Danve made a massive statement amid the political crisis in the state. He contended that BJP will be in opposition only for the next two-three days. This implies that BJP is seeking to form the government in the state along with the Shiv Sena rebel group. 

 

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8: 30 IST, June 27th 2022

As per sources, Eknath Shinde called Raj Thackeray to ask him about his health as the latter was discharged from the hospital day before yesterday. Sources in MNS have confirmed, that he called Raj Thackeray twice, one when he was admitted to the hospital and second when he was back home. He also discussed the ongoing political situation with the MNS chief.

 

 

8: 26 IST, June 27th 2022

As per sources, the Maharashtra Police will respond to a letter sent by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in which the latter sought police security for the rebel MLAs, their families and homes. The Maharashtra Police is likely to inform the Governor that police security has been deployed to all the MLAs, their families and their offices from June 25. About 15 police personnel have been deployed for the security of the family and offices of each MLA.

 

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7: 50 IST, June 27th 2022

Amid the ongoing political crisis and threats by Shiv Sena leaders, BJP's Mumbai unit held organizational meetings of party workers across all Assembly constituencies in Mumbai. Meetings were held in 35 out of 36 Mumbai constituencies on June 26. This includes Worli, Sion, Ghatkopar, Bandra, Malabar hill, Bhandup, Vikhroli, and Sewri in the presence of BJP leaders Nitesh Rane, Ashish Shelar, Manoj Kotak, etc. Today, a meeting will be held in the Colaba constituency in the presence of BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar. 

 

7: 14 IST, June 27th 2022

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will address Shiv Sainiks in Mumbai's Govandi at 6 pm today. 

 

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7: 14 IST, June 27th 2022

Uday Samant became the 9th Minister in the Maharashtra government to join the rebels. Apart from Eknath Shinde, the other Ministers in the rebel camp include Gulabrao Patil, Shamburaje Desai, Dada Bhuse, Uday Samant, Abdul Sattar, Sandipanrao Bhumare, Rajendra Yadravkar and Bachchu Kadu. At present, Aaditya Thackeray and Subhash Desai are the only Shiv Sena Ministers in the Cabinet who are backing Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. 

7: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

In a massive political development on July 21, senior Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and multiple other party MLAs went incommunicado and went to the Le Meridian hotel in Surat. This came in the wake of several Sena MLAs cross-voting for BJP in the MLC polls. Subsequently, Shinde was replaced as the Legislative Party leader by MLA Ajay Choudhari- an indication that the Sena is unwilling to accept any demands of the rebels. While Shiv Sena secretary Milind Narvekar and party MLC Ravindra Phatak met Shinde seeking a truce, the latter reportedly insisted that the party should ally with BJP once again.

The problem compounded for the MVA as the rebel MLAs moved further away to Guwahati in the wee hours of July 22. Though rumour mills were abuzz that the MVA government will recommend the dissolution of the Assembly, no such proposal was discussed in the Cabinet meeting held later in the day. Meanwhile, 34 MLAs signed a resolution retaining Shinde as the Legislative Party leader and appointed Bharat Gogawale as the new Sena chief whip. 

In a Facebook Live session thereafter, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray offered to resign provided even one Shiv Sena MLA comes back to Mumbai and makes such a demand in face-to-face interaction. Despite this emotional appeal, Shinde refused to budge and insisted that Shiv Sena should leave MVA. Thackeray left his official residence 'Varsha' to move into Matoshree and was greeted by hundreds of supporters. 

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7: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

In a key development, the Ministry of Home Affairs provided Y+ security to 15 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra, sources revealed. Addressing a letter to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Walse Patil, DGP Rajnish Seth and all Police Commissioners on June 25, 38 Sena MLAs complained that the security provided to them at their residence and family members has been withdrawn as an "act of revenge". Demanding the immediate restoration of the security cover, they warned that MVA leaders will be held responsible if their family members are harmed.

The MLAs also hinted they were forced to move out of the state owing to security concerns. The CRPF has been tasked to provide security. As per sources, Ramesh Bornare, Mangesh Kudalkar, Sanjay Shirsat, Latabai Sonawane, Prakash Surve, Sadanand Saranavnkar, Yogesh Kadam, Pratap Sarnaik, Yamini Jadhav, Pradeep Jaiswal, Sanjay Rathod, Dadaji Bhuse, Dilip Lande, Balaji Kalyankar and Sandipan Bhumare have been provided CRPF's security cover.

7: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

The Supreme Court bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala will hear a plea filed by Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde and MLA Bharat Gogawale against Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal at 10.30 am today. This came after Zirwal asked Eknath Shinde, Chimanrao Patil, Balaji Kalyankar, Sanjay Raimulkar, Ramesh Bornare, Mahesh Shinde, Abdul Sattar, Sandipanrao Bhumre, Bharatshet Gogawale, Sanjay Shirsat, Yamini Jadhav, Lata Sonawane, Anil Bhabhar, Tanaji Sawant, Balaji Kinikar and Prakash Surve to respond on an application by Shiv Sena seeking their disqualification by 5 pm on June 27. Shinde and Gogawale have sought a stay on the disqualification proceedings and the approval of Ajay Choudhari's appointment as Legislative Party Leader.

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7: 04 IST, June 27th 2022

Taking to Twitter, senior advocate and Congress MP Abhishek Singh Singhvi revealed that he would appear for Shiv Sena and its office-bearers in the Supreme Court on the plea filed by Eknath Shinde and Bharat Gogawale. While Ravi Shankar Jandhyala will represent Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, the rebel Sena camp is likely to be represented by senior advocate and Queen's Counsel Harish Salve.

 

Published June 27th, 2022 at 07:04 IST

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