Maharashtra crisis: Uddhav, Sharad huddle to keep govt afloat, Shiv Sena calls national committee meeting
The Sena has been witnessing the rebellion within the party after Eknath Shinde broke away and formed a rebel group with the support of several legislators. Shinde is currently camping with at least 38 rebel MLAs of the Sena and 10 independents in Guwahati.
Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Shiv Sena president and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reached out to the functionaries of his party, which is currently battling a rebellion, and sought to allay fears surrounding the survival of his political outfit and the MVA government. The Sena has been witnessing the rebellion within the party after Eknath Shinde broke away and formed a rebel group with the support of several legislators. Shinde is currently camping with at least 38 rebel MLAs of the Sena and 10 independents in Guwahati. He has claimed that the faction led by him is the "real Shiv Sena".
Live updates : Maharashtra Political Crisis
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June 24, 2022 10:33 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Our own people have backstabbed us today: CM Uddhav Thackeray
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June 24, 2022 8:45 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Shiv Sena calls meeting of national executive committee tomorrow
After addressing the district chiefs of Shiv Sena on Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of the party's national executive committee tomorrow at 1 pm. The meeting will be held in Shiv Sena Bhavan in which Chief Minister will join virtually.
(With inputs from ANI)
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June 24, 2022 8:38 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Talk to rebels, don't challenge them: Sena MLA Bhaskar Jadhav tells Raut
Shiv Sena MLA Bhaskar Jadhav on Friday asked party leader Sanjay Raut to communicate with the rebel legislators instead of "challenging" them.
"Communicate with the rebels, find out if their grievances are genuine. Differences can be resolved through communication," Jadhav, MLA from Chiplun, told reporters.
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June 24, 2022 8:32 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
NCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from Matoshree | Watch
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June 24, 2022 8:22 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Maharashtra advocate general summoned by Dy speaker Narhari Jhirwal
Maharashtra Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni has been summoned by Deputy Speaker Narhari Jhirwal in Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan. He will be consulted on the course of action against the rebel MLAs, before taking any decision.
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June 24, 2022 8:00 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Top Shiv Sena leaders to meet at 1pm tomorrow
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has called for a meeting at 1 pm on Saturday. All Sena national executives are likely to attend the meeting at Sena Bhavan in Mumbai.
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June 24, 2022 7:57 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will start meeting allies from tomorrow
Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will start meeting BJP allies from Saturday, RPI President Ramdas Athawale will meet Fadnavis tomorrow at Sagar Bungalow.
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June 24, 2022 7:19 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Development works should not be hampered by political crisis: Thackeray tells bureaucrats
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday told the state administration that important development works related to the welfare of people shouldn't be held up due to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition plunged into crisis on Tuesday last when a group of Shiv Sena MLAs, led by cabinet minister Eknath Shinde, rebelled against the party leadership. The NCP and Congress are also part of the governing bloc.
"Don't hold up important development works related to the welfare of people. Get in touch with me directly," Thackeray said during a review meeting attended by divisional commissioners, district collectors, municipal commissioners and secretaries of government departments at the state secretariat.
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June 24, 2022 7:15 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar reach Uddhav Thackeray's home
NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, state cabinet minister Jayant Patil and party leader Praful Patel arrive at Matoshree (Thackeray residence) in Mumbai.
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June 24, 2022 6:41 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Shiv Sena workers vandalize board at rebel MLA's office in Mumbai
Shiv Sena workers on Friday vandalized a board outside the office of party MLA Mangesh Kudalkar who is part of the group of rebel legislators led by senior Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde, police said.
Kudalkar represents the Kurla assembly constituency in the city. He is camping in Guwahati along with Shinde and other Sena MLAs who have rebelled against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
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June 24, 2022 6:23 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Police stations in Maharashtra asked to be on high alert
All Police stations in Maharashtra, especially those in Mumbai, have been ordered to remain on high alert. Cops received information that Shiv Sainiks may take to the streets in large numbers.
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June 24, 2022 6:15 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Cong tells Shinde to leave flood-hit Assam, demonstrates before hotel
The Assam unit of Congress on Friday staged demonstrations near a luxury hotel where rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other Maharashtra MLAs accompanying him are staying demanding that they leave the state as it is reeling under a devastating flood.
Assam Congress chief Bhupen Bora also wrote a letter to Shinde telling him that their presence at such a critical juncture has "defamed" the state. Congress leaders were not allowed to enter the hotel and a police official deployed there was requested to hand over the letter to the Sena leader.
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June 24, 2022 4:48 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
'We're Shiv Sainik & will fight & will win': Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
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June 24, 2022 4:08 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
'This govt will topple itself,' Maharashtra BJP distances itself from state political crisis
Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party said that it has no relation to the current situation and that this matter is about Shiv Sena. They added that "BJP will not topple this government, it will fall due to discord".
(With inputs from Sandeep Choudhary)
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June 24, 2022 4:03 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
We are in power and have the majority: Maharashtra Dy CM
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June 24, 2022 3:51 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
NCP leaders will meet CM Uddhav at 6.30 pm in Matoshree
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June 24, 2022 3:49 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
People of Maharashtra with CM Uddhav Thackeray and MVA govt: NCP leader Vidya Chavan
The common people of Maharashtra common people are with CM Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government, says NNCP leader Vidya Chavan. "On Thursday, Sharad Pawar said that we are together. It's impossible to break the MVA government. I want to tell the Modi government that Maharashtra will never bow down before Delhi and will fight till the end," added the leader.
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June 24, 2022 3:46 PM (IST) Posted by Abhrobanerjee
Man from Beed writes to guv, demands to be made acting CM
In the midst of the political turmoil in Maharashtra, a man from Beed district has written to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, seeking that he be made the acting chief minister of the state.
The Shiv Sena-led MVA dispensation is currently facing a survival crisis due to a rebellion by Sena minister Eknath Shinde, who is camping in Guwahati along with 37 Sena legislators and 10 independents. Shrikant Gadale, a resident of Dahifal (Wadmauli) in Kej tehsil, has written a letter to the governor and has submitted the same at the district collector's office.
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June 24, 2022 3:44 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Rajesh Kshirsagar also joins Shinde fold
Minister of State, Rajesh Kshirsagar, also joined the Eknath Shinde team. Rajesh Kshir Sagar reached Guwahati on Friday morning.
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June 24, 2022 3:28 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Not greedy for power, rebel MLAs lured to other side by greed: Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray
While addressing MLAs on Friday, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said he is not greedy for power and that he left CM's residence for Matoshree in the rains. He added that rebel MLAs were lured to the other side by greed.
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June 24, 2022 2:47 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
BJP MLA arrives at Guwahati hotel
Assam BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi arrives at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati. Rebel Maharashtra MLAs are staying at the hotel.
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June 24, 2022 2:32 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande joins other rebel MLAs at Guwahati hotel
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June 24, 2022 1:54 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray reaches Shiv Sena Bhawan in Mumbai
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June 24, 2022 1:21 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena supporters throw black ink and eggs at a poster showing a picture of rebel MLA Eknath Shinde in Nashik
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June 24, 2022 1:16 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde leaves for Mumbai
Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde left Guwahati today afternoon to reach Mumbai. The development came after Sena MP Sanjay Raut challenged the rebel camp to come to the city earlier today.
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June 24, 2022 12:47 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Assam Congress chief writes to rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde
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June 24, 2022 12:31 PM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
We will win on Floor of the House, won't give up: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on rebel MLAs
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June 24, 2022 11:39 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Mumbai Police Commissioner meets CM Thackeray
City police commissioner Sanjay Pandey met CM Thackeray at Matoshree to discuss the law and order situation.
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June 24, 2022 11:37 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Uddhav Thackeray's time is up: Dr.Ramdas Athawale, MoS and President, Republican Party of India
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June 24, 2022 11:36 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut arrives at YB Chavan Centre, Mumbai to meet NCP chief Sharad Pawar
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June 24, 2022 11:35 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Sena's count in Assembly gone down, but we are confident of rebels supporting MVA in floor test: Raut
In the wake of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde's rebellion, MP Sanjay Raut on Friday admitted that the party's numbers in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly have dwindled, but expressed confidence that the rebel MLAs will support the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine during the floor test, saying that "figures can change any time".
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June 24, 2022 10:37 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
One more Sena MLA leaves for Guwahati
Another Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande left for Guwahati from Surat.
- Reports Nirnay Kapoor (India TV)
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June 24, 2022 10:28 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Shiv Sena to Deputy Speaker: 'Disqualify' 12 rebel MLAs
As the state political crisis entered the fourth day, both the Shiv Sena and the rebel group led by Minister Eknath Shinde have launched stronger steps to browbeat each other. The Shiv Sena has filed a petition with Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, seeking to disqualify 12 MLAs supporting Shinde's rebellion.
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June 24, 2022 10:26 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Rebels claim support of 40 Shiv Sena MLAs
As the political crisis entered the fourth day, the rebel Shiv Sena Minister Eknath Shinde claimed the support of "40-plus MLAs", besides around 12 independents and smaller parties, on Friday.
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June 24, 2022 10:17 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
We are real Shiv Sena, who are you trying to scare: Party rebel Eknath Shinde
With the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray seeking cancellation of membership of several rebel MLAs, minister Eknath Shinde, who has spearheaded the revolt against the party, has claimed that the group led by him is the "real Shiv Sena", and also hit back saying he and his supporters will not be intimidated by the disqualification threats. In a series of tweets posted late Thursday night, Shinde who is camping in Guwahati along with 37 Sena legislators and 10 independents, said as per the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, a party whip is issued for the legislature proceedings and not for attending a meeting. The Shiv Sena led by Thackeray has sought the disqualification of 12 legislators from the Shinde camp for not attending the legislature party meeting on Wednesday.
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June 24, 2022 10:15 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50 today
Eknath Shinde is appearing to be holding a tight grip on the Shiv Sena, as the strength of MLAs supporting him is expected to cross 50 as more legislators are likely to reach Guwahati on Friday thus further deepening the political crisis in Maharashtra.
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June 24, 2022 10:10 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Threats to Sharad Pawar by a Central minister: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut
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June 24, 2022 10:09 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Process underway to disqualify 12 MLAs, says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut
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June 24, 2022 10:05 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Sanjay Raut claims Modi's minister threatening Sharad Pawar for making attempts to save MVA
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June 24, 2022 9:51 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan
Shiv Sena calls meeting of party's district presidents
Shiv Sena has convened a meeting of the party's district presidents today. The meeting will be presided over by party supremo and CM Uddhav Thackeray at Shiv Sena Bhawan in Mumbai around noon.
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June 24, 2022 9:49 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan
Sanjay Raut's tweet
"A central minister of the BJP has said that if attempts are made to save MVA govt, then Sharad Pawar will not be allowed to go home. Whether or not the MVA govt survives, use of such language for Sharad Pawar is not acceptable," tweets Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.
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June 24, 2022 8:48 AM (IST) Posted by Paras Bisht
Can't scare us: Eknath Shinde after Sena demands disqualification of rebel MLAs
Rebel leader Eknath Shinde has hit back at the Shiv Sena after the party on Thursday wrote to the Maharashtra Assembly deputy speaker seeking the disqualification of 12 rebel MLAs.