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Maharashtra Political Crisis: Uddhav Thackeray sacks Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena leader, party sources say

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 02, 2022, 08:14:49 IST

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Maharashtra Political Crisis: Uddhav Thackeray sacks Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena leader, party sources say

The Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra will face the floor test in the assembly on July 4, a Raj Bhavan official said. The election to the assembly speaker, if necessary, will be conducted on July 3. Chief minister Eknath Shinde exuded confidence about majority, saying he has the support of over 170 MLAs. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments --

10:32 (IST) Jul 01

Writ petition: The Shiv Sena will argue that as the governor cannot decide split or merger, he could not have invited Shinde to form the government in Maharashtra.

10:32 (IST) Jul 01

The writ petition, likely you be filed by Sena leader Subhash Desai, says only EC can decide whether Eknathrao Shinde-led rebel MLAs represented the Shiv Sena.

10:29 (IST) Jul 01

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is likely to move the Supreme Court with a writ petition challenging the governor’s decision to invite Eknath Shinde to form government, on the ground that since there is no split in Sena and no merger of Sena faction with BJP, Shinde faced disqualification and could not be called to form the government.

10:27 (IST) Jul 01

"I don't think our organisation has ever weakened ... Nobody is upset," Sanjay Raut said on Friday when asked if Shiv Sena has weakened and if upset MLAs will now be happy with Eknath Shinde as the new CM.

10:07 (IST) Jul 01

MVA moves SC: The application will be mentioned at 10.30am on Friday for urgent hearing.

10:06 (IST) Jul 01

MVA pleads in SC that since the disqualification proceedings are pending, none of the 39 Sena rebel MLAs be allowed to participate in the Assembly proceedings.

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10:03 (IST) Jul 01

Ousted from power, MVA moves the Supreme Court seeking suspension of 39 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs till the deputy Speaker decides the disqualification petitions filed against them.

09:25 (IST) Jul 01

Maharashtra twist: Why BJP said no to CM and Fadnavis yes to deputy CM

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08:39 (IST) Jul 01

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde camp issues whip to MLAs backing ex-CM

Shiv Sena MLA Bharat Gogawale, appointed chief whip of the party by his leader Eknath Shinde, had issued a whip to all 16 Sena legislators in the Thackeray camp to remain present for a party meeting in Goa on Thursday. Since none of them turned up, Gogawale may now initiate disciplinary proceedings, including disqualification, against them. With 39 Sena legislators on his side, Shinde is tightening the screws on the remaining 16 legislators in order to bring pressure on Thackeray. The former CM’s son Aaditya, who was elected from the Worli assembly constituency, is also an MLA.

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08:31 (IST) Jul 01

BJP unethically captured Maharashtra with money, muscle power: Congress

After rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde took oath as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis as the Deputy Chief Minister, Congress general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh slammed the BJP alleging that the party "unethically destabilizes democratically elected governments."

08:09 (IST) Jul 01

Maharashtra happy that Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik became CM: Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Friday said not only his colleagues in the Assembly but also Maharashtra is happy that "Balasaheb Thackeray's Shiv Sainik has become the chief minister". He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah among others for reposing confidence in him.

22:39 (IST) Jun 30

In his first Cabinet meeting after taking charge as the Deputy CM of the Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has directed the administration to revive the Jalyukt Shivar scheme. The water conservation scheme was his pet project when he was the CM between 2014-19. It was later stayed by the MVA govt.

22:05 (IST) Jun 30

I don't think Devendra Fadnavis has accepted the number 2 position of Deputy CM happily. It can be seen on his face. But he had lived in Nagpur, it is his ethos as an (RSS) swayamsevak, so he accepted the position: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

21:53 (IST) Jun 30

Uddhav Thackeray congratulates newly appointed CM of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. "I wish you do a good job in Maharashtra!"

महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे नवनियुक्त मुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde जी व उपमुख्यमंत्री @Dev_Fadnavis जी यांना भावी वाटचालीस… https://t.co/qw79FAHERc
— Office of Uddhav Thackeray (@OfficeofUT) 1656604841000

21:41 (IST) Jun 30

It was being said that Devendra Fadnavis is upset with Dy CM post but I know him very well. He is so efficient that he works well on all posts. He is an asset to the state. If he's there in ministry to finish his incomplete dream projects,it'll be good: Deepak Kesarkar, Shiv Sena

21:39 (IST) Jun 30

I don't think that the one who led MLAs to Assam had expected more than the post of Dy CM. But in BJP, as per order- be it from Delhi or Nagpur -CM post has been given to Eknath Shinde...The person who was CM & LoP has been asked to take oath as Dy CM. It's shocking

Sharad Pawar

21:33 (IST) Jun 30

Their tallest leaders PM Modi, HM Shah, JP Nadda displayed spirit that if they have to stay a few steps back to go ahead with Hindutva...They had no reservation about having a Dy CM from their side. They welcomed it with an open heart. A good govt is being formed: Deepak Kesarkar

21:24 (IST) Jun 30

Maharashtra cabinet has decided to call special session of State Assembly for 2 days: July 2 and 3. On the first day of the session, Speaker elections will be completed. Speaker's post is vacant since Nana Patole's resignation.

21:23 (IST) Jun 30

Maharashtra: Cong's 'ED Sarkar' jibe after Eknath, Devendra take oath

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21:14 (IST) Jun 30

Despite having 106 MLAs, BJP took this decision (of making Eknath Shinde the CM). It means they have shown large heartedness...As Devendra Fadnavis enters the cabinet, it will be a boost for the cabinet. It'll be a help to get clearances from Delhi