Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde along with four other Maharashtra MLAs reach Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati
Will be in Mumbai on Thursday for floor test in Assembly: Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde
CM Thackeray and his camp are reportedly preparing a plea to move the Supreme Court against Governor's letter for floor test tomorrow
The legal team is waiting for the final call from the CM to file the plea because he will be the petitioner as the Governor has asked him to prove the majority in the House.
Two more NCP MLAs are likely to skip voting in the floor test
In yet another major blow to the MVA government, NCP's Ajit Pawar and Chhagan Bhujbal are likely to not vote in the floor test that is held tomorrow as they have tested COVID-19 positive.
Earlier, High Court has restricted Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh from voting, which had reduced NCP's strength to 40.
Shinde camp to leave for Goa from Guwahati
The rebel camp are likely to leave Guwahati at 1 pm. Reportedly, 71 rooms are booked at Taj convention in Goa. SpiceJet aircraft has been hired and the flight is expected to leave Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for Goa's Dabolim airport at around 3 pm, as per PTI. They are likely to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow ahead of the floor test.
Maha Assembly session to convene tomorrow at 11 am with no-trust motion
Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari asks Maharashtra Legislature Secretary to hold floor test of Uddhav Thackeray-led government at 11 am on Thursday, PTI reported.
Sanjay Raut, addresses the media, says, "The Governor was waiting for this moment only. SC has said you can come in court. This is unlawful and Governor is disobeying laws."
Sanjay Raut also tweeted, "In the case of suspension of 16 MLAs .. The court gives the MLAs till July 11 to present their case as they have been given two days less time and convening the sessions of the State Legislative Assembly in one day is not only unjust but also a travesty of the Indian Constitution. @PMOIndia @Dev_Fanavis."
NCP leaders to meet party supremo Sharad Pawar after Governor issues letter to the state government
Shiv Sena loyalist Priyanka Chaturvedi questions Governor's decision to call for a floor test
Shiv Sena files plea in SC against Governor's floor test
In a key development, Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu has reportedly filed a plea in the SC challenging Governor's floor test directive. The matter will be mentioned before the vacation bench of the top court shortly.
BJP calls for a key meeting of its MLAs at Taj President Hotel in Mumbai
No-confidence motion will be videographed: Governor
In the letter, the Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari has directed that the trust vote will be conducted by asking members of the Legislative Assembly to rise in their seats for the purpose of counting votes as contemplated under the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Rules.
The letter also states that the entire proceedings of the trust vote shall be videographed by the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat through an independent agency and shall be submitted to the governor.
Shiv Sena's plea against Governor's direction for floor test mentioned before the Supreme Court
Advocate Abhishek Singhvi mentions, "Floor test is illegal as it cannot include persons facing disqualification. I am only requesting for lisitng today evening. Otherwise matter will become infructous."
Justice Surya Kant asked adv Singhvi, "When is floor test"?
He argued, "Tomorrow. It was notified today morning. Starting at 11 in fact," further stressing, "We will make sure all filing is done by evening..., may have a hearing at 6 o'clock...if the matter is used to cast a floor test, it will become frivolous..we have no other option but to approach court".
SC to hear the Shiv Sena matter at 5pm today.
In a major development, SC has agreed to hear Shiv Sena's petition challenging Governor's directive to CM Thackeray to prove his majority in the House.
Justice Kant said, "Ultimately we may agree or we may not agree, but having regard to the urgency, we think the matter is to be heard today."
The bench has further asked the filing to be done by 3 pm and copies to be served on the respondents. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Governor, has also requested for copy to be served on him as well.
Congress leader Sachin Sawant slams Governor's floor test directive citing Nebam Rabia case.
Sawant said, "The governor's order asking the MVA government to prove its faith, seems to have set aside the established rules."
"In Arunachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court had quashed the decision of the Governor to hold the convention before the scheduled date without Cabinet recommendation in the Nebam Rabia case," he added.
BJP leaders arrive at ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis' residence in Mumbai
Amid the ongoing political chaos, BJP leaders Girish Mahajan and Shrikant Bhartiya were seen arriving at the party leader's residence in the city.
Shiv Sena rebel MLA takes a dig at CM Thackeray
Sena rebel Gulabrao Patil, at a meeting that took place in the morning at Guwahati's Radisson Blu Hotel, said that CM Uddhav Thackeray is ready to leave his MLAs, but not NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and the Congress," as per India Today.
Ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis calls for a key meeting of party leaders at his Mumbai residence today afternoon
Rebel MLA Ramesh Bornare explains why he moved out of Thackeray's camp
Bornare in a video message said, "I am the person who cultivates the Hindutva of the venerable Hindu heart emperor Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. I have come here voluntarily under the leadership of Eknath Shinde in Guwahati and there is no pressure on me. I have been very happy since the 21st."
"Given the rain and water situation in my constituency, I am worried about the farmers, their families and friends. Except for Eknathji Shinde, you are not in touch with any leader or party office bearer," he added.
Shinde's rebel camp contributes Rs 51 lakh to the Assam CM's Relief Fund to help the flood-hit brothers in the state.
Eknath Shinde tweeted, "On behalf of all Shiv Sena MLAs and allied MLAs, a decision has been made to contribute Rs 51 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help the flood-hit brothers in Assam."
AIMIM's Owaisi takes a dig at floor test in Maharashtra
Speaking to the media, Owaisi said, "We will take a decision and inform you". He added, "First, put your own house in order. In the case of Maharashtra, why didn't you elect the Speaker? You are running the show with the Deputy Speaker. If Shiv Sena MLAs run away, am I responsible?"
BJP leaders to meet legislative secretary with regard to floor test tomorrow
Shinde camp leaves Guwahati hotel
Eknath Shinde along with other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs has left Guwahati's Radisson Blu Hotel. They will first visit the Kamakhya temple and then head towards the airport to take a flight to Goa later in the day.
Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika, BJP MP Pallab Lochan Das and MLA Diganta Kalita accomapnied Shinde and other rebel MLAs to the Kamakhya Temple.
What is floor test? All you need to know about it amid political crisis in Maharashtra
Assam CM Sarma expresses gratitude to rebel MLAs for their contribution
Taking to Twitter, CM Himanta Biswa said, "Heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Shiv Sena MLAs led by Shri @mieknathshinde ji for contributing ₹51 lakh to CM Relief Fund. The contribution shall go a long way in reaching out to the flood victims and ensuring relief in flood-affected areas of our State."
After Governor BS Koshyari's letter, Maharashtra Legislature has convened a special session of the Vidhan Sabha at 11 am on June 30
Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh move SC
In a massive development, the bench has agreed to hear Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik and former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's plea seeking voting rights in the floor test.
The bench is set to hear the plea at 5.30 PM pm today, along with the petition filed by Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Governor's direction for floor test.
Goa Congress chief: 'Will try to convince rebel Sena MLAs'
While speaking to the media, Goa Congress president Amit Patkar said that he will try to convince the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs to return to the party fold when they land in Mumbai.
He said, "I will talk to my Maharashtra state president because he was the Speaker also earlier. I will have a word with him and let us see. Nothing has happened so far".
"If they come to Goa, we will definitely try. This should not happen in a democracy. Today, they stifle any party or government that speaks against them whether it is toppling their government or buying MLAs. This should stop. There should be healthy democracy in the country," he added.
Independent MLA Ravi Rana likely to meet Fadnavis after BJP meet at his 'Sagar' residence in Mumbai: Reports
NCP have reportedly called all MLAs to Mumbai ahead of floor test tomorrow.
Congress chief Nana Patole said all the party MLAs have been called for a meeting ahead of the floor test.
SP MLA extends support for MVA
While addressing the media, the lone SP MLA in Maharashtra Abu Azmi said, "We can never join those who are spreading communalism in the country, who are flouting the Constitution. We were and still are with Maha Vikas Aghadi. Irrespective of what happens in the floor test but our support will remain."
Eknath Shinde says 'We have the legal right to vote'
After seeking blessings at the Kamakhya Temple, rebel Sena leader Shinde said, "As you can see none of the MLAs are in captivity, everyone is roaming freely, taking blessings, tomorrow we would be going to Mumbai for the trust vote."
"We are two thirds of the party and we have 50 MLAs. Under a democractic system, we have the legal right to vote. We would also go to take blessings at Dadar where late Balasaheb Thackeray has been laid to rest," he added.
BJP, Congress leaders arrive at Governor's residence
BJP and Congress leaders have reportedly arrived at Raj Bhavan, which is the Governor's residence.
Congress leader Ashok Chavan and BJP's Pravin Darekar and Sudhir Mungantiwar have arrived at the Raj Bhavan to discuss the rebel camp's seating arrangement with the Governor and Deputy Speaker so they can avoid interacting with the Uddhav camp, reported India Today.
Khalapur Shiv Sena MLA Mahendra Sadashiv Thorve and Mahendra Dalvi explain the reason they rebelled
CM Thackeray calls for cabinet meeting at 5 pm today.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis dials MNS chief Raj Thackeray to seek his support ahead of floor test
Raj Thackeray has agreed to help Fadnavis and MNS MLA Raju Patil will vote for BJP.
BJP calls for a meeting of party MLAs at 6 pm after the SC hearing at 5 pm: TV reports
Governor BS Koshyari writes to CM Thackeray saying "Got two letters that say you are in a minority," reported NDTV.
BJP quips 'Shiv Sena need to be demoted'
BJP's Sudhir Mungantiwar, while speaking to reporters, said, "In 2.5 years, the MVA government cheated the people. They need to be demoted. They lost their majority on June 21 when MLAs went to Guwahati."
"They are in a minority govt, this is like a rentee taking away all the switches and fixtures in the home while vacating it," he added.
Shiv Sena MP claims '18-20 MLAs from Guwahati in touch'
According to India Today, Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut said that everything depends on the Supreme Court order, adding that over 18 to 20 rebel MLAs from Guwahati were in touch.
Assam: Rebel Maharashtra MLAs return to Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati after visiting Kamakhya Temple here.
Shinde group will leave Guwahati after the Supreme Court verdict, sources said
Ahead of Maha floor test, BJP demands protection for rebel MLAs
We'll try to reach near Maharashtra as soon as possible so that we can attend (the floor test)": Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray leave from their residence for a cabinet meeting to be held today evening in Mantralaya, Mumbai
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray along with other ministers arrive at Mantrayala in Mumbai for a cabinet meeting
Maharashtra state cabinet meeting begins at Mantralaya in Mumbai.
Supreme Court starts hearing plea filed by Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's direction to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority support on the floor of the House on June 30th.
Assam: Rebel Maharashtra MLAs raise slogans of "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai" and "Eknath Shinde sahab tum aage badho, hum tumhare saath hain", as they arrive at Guwahati airport.
WATCH: Rebel MLAs raise slogans of 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai as they arrive at Guwahati airport
Sunil Prabhu's lawyer submits - The voting (in Floor Test) should not take place before the Speaker's decision. After his decision, the number of members of the House will change.
Supreme Court Bench asks him - The disqualification case is pending before us, we will decide whether the notice is valid or not? But how is this affecting the Floor Test?
Supreme Court asks - Issue of disqualification is pending before us, but what is its relation to Floor Test, please clarify. Lawyer says – On one hand, court has stayed disqualification proceedings, on the other hand, MLAs are going to vote tomorrow, it's a direct contradiction.
Sunil Prabhu's lawyer submitted that this Court is considering the validity of the disqualification proceedings and has kept the matter for hearing on 11.07.2022. The issue of disqualification is directly connected/interlinked with the issue of Floor Test.
Congress ministers Varsha Gaikwad, Aslam Shaikh walk out of the cabinet meeting underway in Mumbai
Congress has sought the renaming of Pune city as Jijaunagar in the ongoing cabinet meeting
Varsha Gaikwad has rejoined the cabinet meeting, says she had left for a while to collect a file
Plea filed by Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's direction to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority support on the floor of the House on June 30th.
Adv Singhvi says - The people who have changed sides and defected cannot represent the will of the people. Can't the Governor trust the Court to not call a Floor Test tomorrow? Will heavens fall if there is no Floor Test tomorrow?
We are not rebels. We are Shiv Sena. We are carrying forward the agenda and ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray's Shiv Sena. We will work for the Hindutva ideology and development of the state: Eknath Shinde, at Guwahati airport
Amid reports of Eknath Shinde group arriving in Mumbai tomorrow, Mumbai Police on alert.Notices sent to NCP, Shiv Sena, Congress, BJP, SP leaders asking them to not give instigating statements or release objectionble posts. Stringent action if situation deteriorates: Mumbai Police
Maharashtra Cabinet approved the renaming of Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv Navi Mumbai International Airport after former Peasants &Workers Party leader DB Patil.
SC hearing on Plea filed by Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu
Sr adv Neeraj Kishan Kaul says - This (Floor Test) is an area carved out for the discretion of the Governor. Unless the decision of the Governor is held to be grossly irrational or mala fide, there can be no interference.
Two MLAs of NCP have COVID, 2 of Cong are abroad and they are asked to participate in floor test in 1-day: Sr adv AM Singhvi tells SC
CM said that we cooperate with him well and he will expect similar cooperation from us in the future as well. He also said that he will behave with us in a similar manner: Sunil Kedar, Maharashtra minister and Congress leader after the state cabinet meeting, in Mumbai
MLA votes in the House by listening to his conscience. I feel that every MLA will definitely think about Thackeray Govt's work in 2.5 yrs. CM tackled Corona for 2 yrs & was appreciated by all. He didn't let even people from other states go hungry: Sunil Kedar, Maharashtra minister
Uddhav Thackeray had no prior administrative experience - he tackled Corona. He underwent critical surgery. Who has started working within a month of undergoing spinal surgery? Give me one name. This man did that. Even the PM told him that he showed strength: Sunil Kedar
If such a man faces deception, then we would like to know if the people would think about it: Sunil Kedar, Maharashtra minister, and Congress leader
CM Thackeray said that all 3 parties came together & did good work in 2.5 yrs. He expressed his gratitude to all parties. Tomorrow, vote of confidence will take place & it will be decided if it's the end or not:NCP leader & Maharashtra min Jayant Patil after state cabinet meeting
Mumbai: CM Uddhav Thackeray further said that he received the support of Congress and NCP but unfortunately he didn't get the support of his own party's (Shiv Sena) people: NCP leader & Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil after state cabinet meeting
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray leaves from Mantralaya in Mumbai, after the state cabinet meeting concludes.
Sr adv Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Eknath Shinde, says CM's reluctance to face Floor Test will be prima facie construed that he lost the majority in House. The underlying objective of the Floor Test is to uphold political accountability & political morality & SC has held that.
Supreme Court asks Sr adv Neeraj Kishan Kaul - how many MLAs are in the dissident group? Adv Kaul says out of 55, 39 MLAs, that is why the great nervousness to face the Floor Test. Rebel MLAs are not leaving Shiv Sena. We're the Shiv Sena, we have overwhelming majority -he says
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta starts arguments for the Governor of Maharashtra. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta - First of all, the argument that this court has interdicted the Speaker is wrong. It is not this order but the law which has interdicted him.
Mumbai Police ready for tomorrow
Precuationary security arrangement in view of MLAs returning & Floor Test - 20 officers of DCP level & above, 45 ACP level officers, 225 Police Inspectors, 725 API/PSI, 2500 Police personnel, 1250 LPC personnel, 10 companies of SRPF & 750 personnel as addl forces: Mumbai Police
Prohibitory orders in Mumbai ahead of floor test and arrival of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs
Mumbai Police have stepped up security near Vidhan Bhavan ahead of the floor test slated for Thursday and along the route that the rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena are likely to take from the airport, an official said on Wednesday.
Supreme Court reserves the order on plea filed by Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's direction to CM Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority support on the floor of the House on June 30th.
Supreme Court to pronounce its order at 9 pm
Today Uddhav Thackeray govt took the decision that Aurangabad will be renamed Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad will be renamed Dharashiv. Be it BJP or MVA - that is walking on crutches - want to sideline Muslims: Abu Asim Azmi, Samajwadi Party, Maharashtra president, and MLA
Supreme court allows to conduct floor test on maharashtra assembly tomorrow
Since Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh are in judicial custody of the Enforcement Directorate and CBI, both the agencies are directed to escort them to the Assembly to participate in the floor test and bring them back to the judicial custody.
CM Uddhav Thackeray's live at 9:30
CM Uddhav Thackeray's address starts
I would like to thank Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar: Uddhav Thackeray
I am satisfied that we have officially renamed Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv - the cities named by Balasaheb Thackeray: Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray urges govornor to appoint 12 MLCs
No Shivsainik should stop rebel MLAs, let them do what they want: Uddhav Thackeray
I never said Mi Punha yein but Mi Alo: Uddhav Thackeray
CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns
Uddhav Thackeray also resigned as member of Maharashtra Legislative Council
Former Maharashtra CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis along with state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil & other party leaders at Taj President hotel in Mumbai for a legislative meeting
Uddhav Thackeray leaves Matoshree to submit his resignation to Maharashtra governor
Maharashtra: BJP leaders at a hotel in Mumbai during a legislative meeting cheering slogans in favour of Former CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis
Sanjay Raut reacts to CM Uddhav Thackeray's resignation as CM
BJP tweets clip of Devendra Fadnavis saying 'Mi Punha Yein'
Scenario disturbing: Governor asks Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test on Thursday
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, in the wake of a rebellion by his minister Eknath Shinde and several other MLAs, has been asked by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly at 11 am tomorrow.
