Faced with rebellion by senior state minister Eknath Shinde, who has claimed the support of the majority of Sena MLAs, the executive also passed a resolution that no other political outfit can use the name Shiv Sena and its founder, late Bal Thackeray.
While speaking to news agency ANI, the leader added that it is his job to provide security and comfort stay to anyone who comes from outside. "Tomorrow, even if Congress comes, I will extend the same welcome," he added.
On Thursday, a population of 45.34 lakh in 30 districts had been affected by the deluge, according to the bulletin of the Assam State Management Disaster Authority (ASDMA).
In his tweet, Ram Gopal Varma said: "If DRAUPADI is the PRESIDENT who are the PANDAVAS? And more importantly, who are the KAURAVAS?"
In his message on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas, the external affairs minister said passport services were rendered with the same vigour and enthusiasm even during the testing times of the Covid pandemic.
"The rebel MLAs want to break the party. I had never thought in dreams that I would become the chief minister. I have left Varsha Bungalow but not the will to fight," said Uddhav Thackeray.
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".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre is continuously monitoring the flood situation in Assam and is working closely with the state government to provide all assistance to overcome the challenge.
In a tweet, Eknath Shinde said: "You can't scare us by applying for action against 12 MLAs. Because we are the real Shiv Sena and Shiv Sainik of the venerable Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray."
The 75-year-old Congress president, who was supposed to depose before the agency on Thursday, wrote a letter seeking more time on the grounds that the doctors had "strictly advised her to rest at home following her hospitalisation on account of Covid and lung infection".
In the tweet which had the video, Chadha said: "Legendary satirist Jaspal Bhatti's humourous take on the trading of MLAs may be decades old but aptly captures the prevalent political circus. However, as a democrat at heart, one doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry."
Chavan was reacting to Sena MP Sanjay Raut's statement earlier in the day that the Sena was "ready to consider" the demand of the MLAs led by Eknath Shinde that it should end the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance with the NCP and Congress.
The engineer, Bilal Ahmed, said he wanted to make a car for the disabled but "financial constraints" made it difficult. Keeping in mind that vehicles that run on alternative fuel are the future, Ahmed took an attempt to design this four-seater solar-powered hatchback.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday night moved from his official residence in south Mumbai to a family home in suburban Bandra, hours after offering to quit the top post amid a rebellion by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde.
The entry of common people into Radisson Blu hotel has almost been barred for now, with the Guwahati police taking over the security from its private guards.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma travelled to Nagaon to take stock of the review situation in flood-hit areas in the district, the officials said, adding that he was also scheduled to visit a few relief camps there.
The political developments in Maharashtra are headed towards dissolution of the state Assembly, tweeted Raut. Later, when asked to elaborate on the tweet, Raut, who is the Shiv Sena's chief spokesperson, said, “When such a situation arises in any state, I have seen that the Legislative Assembly is dissolved.”
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) counted more than 100 million people globally, who have been displaced and forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation. The CM also visited a few relief camps sheltering affected people in Kamrup and Darrang districts.
The railway administration has now decided that it would start operation of trains only after reviewing and ensuring safety, security and law and order situation.
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