This Article is From Jun 24, 2022

Maharashtra Crisis Live Updates: Team Thackeray To Meet Tomorrow As Sena Crisis Grows

Maharashtra crisis: Eknath Shinde hasreached the critical number of MLAs required to split the party in the assembly without falling foul of the anti-defection law.

Maharashtra Crisis Live Updates: Team Thackeray To Meet Tomorrow As Sena Crisis Grows

Maharashtra crisis: Rebel minister Eknath Shinde's total strength is now 42.

Mumbai/Guwahati:

The political turmoil in Maharashtra continues with the rebellion growing stronger against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, whose party Shiv Sena has now sought the disqualification of four more rebel MLAs.

The latest developments suggest rebel leader Eknath Shinde has reached the critical number of MLAs, 37, required to split the party in the assembly without falling foul of the anti-defection law. His total strength is now 42.However, speaking to NDTV this morning, he claimed more than 50 MLAs are supporting him, including 40 from the Sena.

Mr Shinde earlier asserted that the Sena's alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress in Maharashtra is "unnatural", and that it should restore its alliance with the BJP.

Here are the Live Updates on Maharashtra Political Crisis:

Jun 24, 2022 23:42 (IST)
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kudalkar's Office Allegedly Attacked By Party Workers
The office of one of the rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena, Mangesh Kudalkar, was vandalised on Friday allegedly by party workers amid the ongoing factionalism in the party.
Jun 24, 2022 23:31 (IST)
NDTV Showed What Happened At Airport, Uddhav Thackeray On Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a late-night open Zoom call with reporters and the public strongly condemned the way his party's MLA, Eknath Shinde, and 21 other rebels sneaked out from Mumbai on Monday night.
Jun 24, 2022 23:09 (IST)
What Uddhav Thackeray Said On Maharashtra Political Crisis
We have been betrayed by our own people, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on rebellion in Shiv Sena
Jun 24, 2022 22:41 (IST)
Jun 24, 2022 22:33 (IST)
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker May Send Notices To 16 Sena Rebels: Sources
MaharashtraDeputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal is likely to send disqualification notices to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs tomorrow, sources have said.
Jun 24, 2022 22:20 (IST)
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Watch: Shiv Sena Workers Outside Uddhav Thackeray's House In Show Of Support
Shiv Sena workers were seen outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's house in show of support amid Maharashtra political crisis.
Jun 24, 2022 20:48 (IST)
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Jun 24, 2022 20:00 (IST)
NDTV Exclusive: Rebel Eknath Shinde Claims 50 MLAs Back Him, 40 From Sena
Eknath Shinde, at the centre of the revolt against his boss Uddhav Thackeray, has told NDTV that more than 50 MLAs are backing him."We have the support of 50 MLAs, 40 from Shiv Sena," Mr Shinde, who is camping in BJP-ruled Assam, said.
Jun 24, 2022 19:53 (IST)
Jun 24, 2022 19:27 (IST)
"I Ran Away, Some (MLAs) Are Signing Under Pressure": Sena MLA Kailas Patil
Shiv Sena legislator Kailas Patil, who had accompanied party rebel Eknath Shinde to Surat, today alleged that some people are signing up with the rebel camp under pressure.
Jun 24, 2022 19:14 (IST)
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Jun 24, 2022 17:46 (IST)
"Left Bungalow, Not My Resolve": Uddhav Thackeray's 5 Top Quotes
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday sought to allay fears surrounding the survival of the Shiv Sena and the state government in a virtual address to the party's district unit chiefs at the Shiv Sena Bhavan at Dadar in central Mumbai
Jun 24, 2022 17:42 (IST)
Maharashra Political Crisis: In Uddhav Thackeray vs Rebels, A Legal Clash Now Blazes
The battle for Shiv Sena's control has moved from the streets to the drawing room, where the legal teams of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Sena rebel MLA leader Eknath Shinde are working to make a claim as the rightful owner.
Jun 24, 2022 17:35 (IST)
Jun 24, 2022 16:43 (IST)
"Eknath Shinde's Son An MP, Yet My Son Is Targeted": Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray, the Maharashtra Chief Minister reduced to a minority in his own party by a stunning revolt, said today the Shiv Sena rebels are "trying to break the party" and added: "Why would I feel bad about those who have left?"
Jun 24, 2022 16:14 (IST)
Maharashtra Political Crisis: What Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Said
"NCP leaders will meet Uddhav Thackeray at 6:30 pm, we will try to keep government stable": Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
Jun 24, 2022 15:54 (IST)
Jun 24, 2022 14:50 (IST)
Live: Assam BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi Arrives At Guwahati Hotel Hosting Rebels
Jun 24, 2022 14:21 (IST)
Updates: Another Sena MLA, Dilip Lande, Arrives At Guwahati Hotel Hosting Rebels
Jun 24, 2022 14:20 (IST)
Live Updates: Aaditya Thackeray Meets Party's District Chiefs At Sena Bhavan
Jun 24, 2022 13:36 (IST)
Independent MLA Says Rebel MLAs Cannot Be Disqualified, Cites Court Orders
Independent MLA Mahesh Baldi reached Vidhan Bhavan today and gave a letter to the Deputy Speaker stating that he cannot disqualify the 12 rebel MLAs. He said that in his letter he has cited several judgements of the Supreme Court. The MVA govt doesn't have the number and they can't disqualify any MLA, he said, adding if the MLAs are disqualified, they will also go to the court. Besides, another Independent MLA, Vinod Agarwal, also reached the Vidhan Bhavan today to submit the letter.
Jun 24, 2022 13:26 (IST)
Aaditya Thackeray To Reach Sena Bhavan To Meet Party's District Chiefs
Aaditya Thackeray is set to reach Sena Bhavan to meet the Shakha Pramukhs and Zilla Pramukhs of the party.
Jun 24, 2022 13:17 (IST)
The petition filed by Shiv Sena says that the Speaker's office has accepted the change of Ajay Choudhari as its Legislature Party Leader. This means Eknath Shinde camp's resolution of changing the whip has not been accepted.
Jun 24, 2022 13:14 (IST)
Live Updates: Rebel Sena Minister Leaves Hotel For Temple Visit, Say Sources
Rebel Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde has left the Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati with BJP MP Pallab Lochan Das, said sources. He has gone to a temple in the Nilachal Hills, near famous Kamakhya temple, they added.
Jun 24, 2022 12:41 (IST)
Live: Shiv Sena Drafts Disqualification Applications Against 4 More Rebel MLAs
Shiv Sena has drafted disqualification application against four more rebel MLAs - Sada Sarvankar, Prakash Abitkar, Sanjay Raimulkar, and Ramesh Bornare. This application will be submitted to the Deputy speaker once he arrives at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. Once this plea is accepted, the total number of MLAs facing disqualification will be 16.
Jun 24, 2022 12:18 (IST)
Maharashtra Crisis Live: Shiv Sena Will Win On Floor Of The House, Says Sanjay Raut
Jun 24, 2022 11:31 (IST)
"BJP Has Increased Thirst For Power": HD Kumaraswamy On Maharashtra Crisis
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that it does not like any other party in power.

Jun 24, 2022 11:30 (IST)
Key Meeting At Devendra Fadnavis' Home As Sena Seeks Disqualification Of 12 MLAs
BJP leaders Ashish Shelar and Girish Mahajan are attending a meeting at Devendra Fadnavis's residence over Shiv Sena moving an application for the suspension of 12 rebel MLAs. They are also seeking legal advise on this issue.
Jun 24, 2022 11:14 (IST)
Live Updates: No Central Minister Is Giving Threats: BJP Leader On Sena Charges
Jun 24, 2022 11:00 (IST)
Watch: Rebel Sena Minister Eknath Shinde Claims 50 MLAs Back Him
Jun 24, 2022 10:58 (IST)
Maharashtra Crisis Updates: Posters In Support Of Eknath Shinde Come Up In Thane
Jun 24, 2022 10:53 (IST)
Live Updates: Sena MLA Dilip Lande Leaves For Guwahati, Key Rebel Meeting Today
Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande, who was backing Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray till yesterday, has let for Guwahati from Surat. Rebel minister Eknath Shinde, who is camping in Guwahati along with other MLAs supporting him, will hold a key meeting today.
Jun 24, 2022 10:52 (IST)
Live Updates: Sharad Pawar To Meet Sena's Sanjay Raut At 11:30 AM, Say Sources
Sharad Pawar is on his way to meet Congress leader YB Chavhan, and Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut will meet the NCP chief at around 11:30 am, said sources. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Deputy Speaker, after going through the Shiv Sena's petition for disqualifying 12 rebel MLAs, may issue notices to the legislators for hearing, they added.
Jun 24, 2022 10:39 (IST)
Live Updates: Sena Leader Detained Near Guwahati Hotel Hosting Rebel MLAs
Jun 24, 2022 09:55 (IST)
Live Updates: Sharad Pawar Being Threatened By Union Minister, Says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today alleged that Maharashtra alliance leader Sharad Pawar had been threatened by a Union Minister. Do Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah condone such threats by their minister, Mr Raut questioned. "He is the son of Maharashtra. They are threatening him. Modi ji, Amit Shah, have you heard? Your minister is threatening Sharad Pawar - do you support such threats? Maharashtra wants to know," said Mr Raut.

Jun 24, 2022 09:50 (IST)
Live: Disqualification Notices For Rebel MLAs To Be Issued Today, Say Sources
Notices to the rebel MLAs, against whom disqualification pleas have been filed, will be issued today, said sources. Meanwhile, the rebel MLAs are preparing to move Supreme Court once the notices are issued on the disqualification pleas. The Eknath Shinde camp will also move the Election Commission, staking claim for the party and the symbol, said sources.
Jun 24, 2022 09:12 (IST)
Exclusive: Rebel Minister Claims 50 MLAs Back Him, 40 From Shiv Sena
Eknath Shinde, at the centre of the revolt against his boss Uddhav Thackeray, has told NDTV that more than 50 MLAs are backing him. "We have the support of 50 MLAs, 40 from Shiv Sena," Mr Shinde, who is camping in BJP-ruled Assam, said. Read here

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