Maharashtra Political Crisis: As Sena files plea to disqualify 16 rebel MLAs, two independents file no-confidence motion against deputy speaker
Maharashtra political crisis: Even MLAs have price tags, says Aaditya Thackeray
Meeting of national executive committee at Sena Bhavan today
Amid the evolving political crisis after revolt by senior minister Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray has convened a crucial national executive meeting at 1 pm on Saturday to review the present situation and decide the future course of action.
Eknath Shinde calls for a meeting at Guwahati's Radisson Blu hotel at 2 pm
Reportedly, the camp is waiting to hear from the deputy speaker. This comes after Shiv Sena sent the names of 20 rebel MLAs to the deputy speaker to initiate action against them.
Sawantwadi MLA Deepak Kesarkar tells waiting for official recognition of the group
Sawantwadi MLA Deepak Kesarkar, speaking to the media, revealed that they are waiting for the official recognition of the group.
He added that he is likely to be appointed as the spokesperson of the rebel group and will probably make official announcement today. He also said that they are in no hurry to return to Maharashtra.
Shinde camp complains about withdrawal of Sena MLAs security
Sharing a letter on Twitter, addressed by all 38 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs to CM Uddhav Thackeray, Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil, DGP Rajnish Seth and all Police Commissioners, the rebel leaders complained that the security provided to them at their residence and family members has been withdrawn as an "act of revenge".
Furthermore, they demanded the immediate restoration of the security cover, and warned the CM, his son Aaditya Thackeray, NCP Sharad Pawar and MVA leaders that they will be held responsible if any harm were to come to their family members.
Section 144 imposed imposed in Thane city
Reportedly, the order was issued by Thane CP on suggestions by the district collector. This comes as Shinde has a stronghold in the city. Thane District Administration has issued an order banning any kind of political procession, gathering or sloganeering in the district till June 30.
Amid the ongoing situation, Devendra Fadnavis lines up slew of meetings
The former CM is set to meet Union Minister and Republican Party of India President Ramdas Athawale and allies in order to discuss the current political situation in Maharashtra.
Sanjay Raut, speaking to the media, says, "We are sure once (rebel) MLAs come back to Mumbai, they'll return to our side again. I would advise Devendra Fadnavis (BJP leader) to not get involved in this matter, and save whatever is left of his dignity. We'll see each other in elections."
Sanjay Raut says 'Have shed sweat & blood for the party, nobody can damage it'
"Today, the national executive meeting being held is very important for every party. The whole team will be there and many decisions will be taken. The party is big and we have shed sweat and blood for this party and nobody can damage it," Raut also said.
"They cannot buy this party only with money. There are over thousands of Shivsainiks behind Uddhavji. We are strong and we are united and we have shivsainiks who have come from far-off districts and they are just waiting for orders."
Further speaking on Shinde's allegation of removing MLAs' security, he said that it is not true.
Maharashtra NCP spokesperson Mahesh Bharat Tapase poses four questions for the rebel MLAs
Tapase questioned, "Who is paying the hotel bill of rebel MLA in Surat/Guwahati? Who paid the bill for Spice Jet? Is it true that the price of MLA horse market is 50 crores? Who paid? If the Income Tax Department / ED raids, the hymn of black money will be exposed."
Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil clarifies rebel camp's complaint about security withdrawal of Sena MLAs
"Neither the Chief Minister nor the Home Department has ordered the protection of any MLA in the state. The allegations made on Twitter are completely false and misleading, explained Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil," HMO Maharashtra tweeted.
Shiv Sainiks vandalise MLA Tanaji Sawant's office in Pune; Warn rebel MLAs 'no one will be spared'
Speaking about the agitation, Sanjay More, Shiv Sena Pune head said, "Our party worker vandalised Tanaji Sawant's office. All traitors and rebel MLAs who have troubled our chief Uddhav Thackeray will face this type of action. Their office will also be attacked... No one will be spared."
Pune police has also issued an alert and asked all police stations to ensure security at offices related to Shiv Sena leaders in the city.
MLA Mahesh Shinde alleges, "NCP is planning to finish off Shiv Sena."
Mahesh Shinde said, "NCP is planning to finish off Shiv Sena. Ex NCP MLAs whom we defeated were being given Rs 3 billion. We all MLAs repeatedly complained to CM about the injustice by NCP but to no avail. So we urged Eknath Shinde to play this big role to save Shiv Sena."
Rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar to hold a virtual press conference today evening
Home Minister Ramdas Athawale and other BJP leaders arrive at Devendra Fadnavis' Mumbai residence
Karnataka Congress Chief backs CM Thackeray; says 'he's built the party from grassroots...'
Eknath Shinde likely to announce name of their new faction: Reports
The rebel group is likely to name their party- Shiv Sena (Balasaheb Thackeray).
Shiv Sena Senior leader Ramdas Kadam is likely to be removed from the working committee of the party today as his son, MLA Yogesh Kadam, is in Guwahati supporting rebel MLA Eknath Shinde.
Section 144 imposed in Mumbai;Â Police issues a high alert
The directive also says that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.
Independent MP Navneet Rana requests Home Minister Amit Shah to provide security to rebel MLAs' families; says 'Thackeray's goondaism should be ended'
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale speaks to the media after meeting Fadnavis, expresses support to Shinde
He said, "I believe the numbers are with Eknath Shinde. Thackeray should take a stand and he should reconsider that he doesn't have the majority. That's why I feel the government doesn't have any authority to take any decisions."
He added, "We don't have any role in this, but we express our support to Shinde. Thackeray should also sorted out the problem but threatening those MLAs is not an ethical way. CM Thackeray should resign but since he is saying that he will prove majority, he should do that."
Rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar confirms the name of Shinde's new group is 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'
Assam Shiv Sena unit ask Eknath Shinde to return to Mumbai and reunite with CM Thackeray
Massive crowd outside Sena Bhavan as CM Uddhav Thackeray arrives to chair national executive committee meeting
Rebel MLAs won't get recognition without deputy speaker's consent: Maharashtra Congress
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker rejects ‘no-confidence’ motion moved against him by Shinde camp as it was sent via a random email address and no MLA submitted it in the office: NDTV quoted its sources as saying.
The report suggests no-trust motion was sent on Shiv Sena letter head, however, according to the assembly records, the party Legislature leader is Ajay Choudhari and not Eknath Shinde.
Shiv Sena Senior leader Ramdas Kadam, former Member of the Lok Sabha Anant Geete skip Sena executive meeting; loyalists Subhash Desai, Sanjay Raut attend the meet.Â
Deputy speaker Narhari Zirwal has sent a notice to rebel MLAs after seeking legal opinion on disqualification of Shinde camp: ReportsÂ
Assam CMÂ Himanta Biswa Sarma on protests against rebel MLAs staying in Guwahati says, "BJP is supporting in Maharashtra, I won't get involved"
CM Sarma said, "We have 200 hotels in Guwahati and all have guests. Would we remove guests stating the flood situation? BJP is supporting (rebel Shiv Sena MLAs) in Maharashtra, I won't get involved."
"Our job is to provide security, comfort stay to anyone who's come from outside. Tomorrow, even if Congress comes, I will extend the same welcome. I am grateful Shiv Sena came, its the reason Assam's flood was highlighted," he added.
Deputy speaker moves to disqualify 16 rebel MLAs; gives deadline to respond by Monday, 5 pm: TV reports
Eknath Shinde drops video showing Buldhana Shiv Sena unit protesting and extending their support to rebel MLA Sanjay Gaikwad and are demanding CM Thackeray to break Shiv Sena's alliance with NCP and Congress in MVA govt.
Shiv Sainiks stages a protest and burns effigies outside party's office in Kharghar
Eknath Shinde camp's key meeting underway at Guwahati's Radisson Blu hotel; next course of action being discussed
Ex-advocate general of Maharashtra and Constitutional expert says 'Matter will not get over in Legislature only, it will go to the Judiciary'
Shrihari Aney added, "If there is a failure of constitutional machinery, then the Governor can interfere. So far that situation has not arrived in Maharashtra. Deputy Speaker functions as a Court depending upon the nature of request letters received from both the groups in Guwahati and Mumbai."
"This matter will not get over in Legislature only, it will go to the Judiciary. Such matters are brought to the High Court or Supreme Court on a special basis. A judicial review is demanded by the aggrieved in the court," he added.
At Shiv Sena's key meeting, sources informed that all Shiv Sainiks have given free hand to CM Thackeray to take all the decisions. Thackeray also said, "Some people are asking me to say something but I've already said that they (rebel MLAs) can do whatever they want to do, I won't interfere in their matters. They can take their own decision, but no one should use Balasaheb Thackeray's name."
Sena writes to EC against Shinde camp
The development comes in order to ensure Balasaheb Thackeray's name is not used by the rebel camp.
Uddhav Thackeray leaves from Sena Bhavan as party's executive meet concludes
The notice issued by Deputy Speaker says, "As per Member of Maharashtra legislative assembly (disqualification in ground of defection rule 1986) you will have to send a written explanation for your defence by 27th June 5:30 pm. Also you will have to bring the documents that you will be presenting your case with. Please note that of you don't present your case with proper documentation by the given time period, we will consider that you don't have any objection or you don't have any say on the notice being given."
Six resolutions passed in Sena's executive meeting
Sanjay Raut, after the executive meet, told the reporters, "We have faith on CM Thackeray. Six proposals passed in the meet. We will fight all the elections and ensure our victory under CM Thackeray's leadership. Shiv Sena won't compromise on Balasaheb's ideology of united Maharashtra. People who have betrayed Shiv Sena we will seek action against them. Nobody can use Balasaheb Thackeray's. Uddhav also said, 'You may ask for votes using your father's name, do not use our (Shiv Sena's) father, Balasaheb Thackeray's name.'"
Shiv Sena workers in Ulhasnagar vandalise Kalyan district MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde's son of rebel MLA Eknath Shinde
"This is the party with 2/3rd majority that's why we can use Shiv Sena's name. Will fight for Hindutva. Even though, the issue is against us, the whip issued can only apply in the house of assembly. We have not left the party. Many people are saying that they are going to come on the road. Let me tell them, they don't need to come on the streets. We are just putting forward the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray," says rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar from Guwahati
We have been elected from Shiv Sena itself, there's no question of taking back the support. We are still part of Sena. No one has hijacked Shiv Sena, we also follow Balasaheb's ideology: Deepak Kesarkar
"We know about the notice issued to us and we will respond to them. We saw the visuals showing protests at several places, We wanted to come to Mahrashtra but we were warned that Shiv sainiks will come on streets," Deepak Kesarkar said in Guwahati
Following resolutions were passed in CM Uddhav Thackeray's national executive committee meeting
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'Dear Shiv Sainiks, my battle is for your betterment,' tweets Eknath Shinde amid protests against rebel MLAs
"Shiv Sena workers must understand that I want to free Shiv Sena and its workers from the clutches of MVA govt and I have been struggling for the same. This battle is for the betterment of party workers," tweeted Shinde in Marathi.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena moves EC against 'misuse' of Balasaheb's name
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena moves EC against the 'misuse' of Balasaheb's name. The national executive passed resolutions & moved the EC to restrain any other political outfit or faction from using the name of Shiv Sena and its founder late Balasaheb Thackeray.
