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Maharashtra Political Crisis: Requested governor to ask MVA govt to prove its majority, says Devendra Fadnavis

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 29, 2022, 05:08:04 IST

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Maharashtra Political Crisis: Requested governor to ask MVA govt to prove its majority, says Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday met the governor at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray today urged rebel MLAs camping in Guwahati to return to Mumbai and talk to him. Meanwhile, the BJP has said it will consider if there's a proposal from the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs on government formation in Maharashtra. State BJP leader and former CM Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet Union home minister Amit Shah and party chief JP Nadda in Delhi today. Separately, CM Thackeray will virtually chair a meeting of his cabinet in Mumbai. Stay with TOI for the latest developments:

23:15 (IST) Jun 28

We have asked Governor to direct CM Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority, says Fadnavis

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23:05 (IST) Jun 28

According to sources, before Fadnavis landed at the Raj Bhavan here, eight Independent MLAs, who were earlier associated with the Shiv Sena, sent emails from Guwahati -- where the rebel group headed by Shinde is camping -- seeking floor test at the earliest claiming that Thackeray government has lost its majority.

22:46 (IST) Jun 28

Meanwhile, the Raj Bhavan has termed a letter, which was being circulated on the social media about the Maharashtra governor asking for a floor test in the legislative assembly on June 30, as "fake".

22:44 (IST) Jun 28

We have given a letter to the Mahrashtra governor and told him that the 39 Shiv Sena MLAs are saying that they don't want to be with NCP, Cong govt ... It shows that the MVA govt has lost majority. We've requested the governor to direct CM Uddhav Thackeray to immediately prove his majority through a floor test.

Devendra Fadnavis, former CM and BJP leader

22:41 (IST) Jun 28

We requested governor Koshyari to ask Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly.

Devendra Fadnavis, former CM

22:38 (IST) Jun 28

We have given a letter to the Maharashtra governor demanding an immediate floor test: Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra LoP and BJP leader, says following a meeting in Mumbai.

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22:34 (IST) Jun 28

Meeting held between Devendra Fadnavis and Governor concludes.

22:23 (IST) Jun 28

Visuals from outside the Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.

22:15 (IST) Jun 28

Eight independent MLAs have sent an email to the registered email address of the Maharashtra governor, demanding an immediate floor test. LoP Devendra Fadnavis will further process the demand in his meeting with the governor: Sources. (ANI)

21:58 (IST) Jun 28

After discussions with Amit Shah and JP Nadda, Devendra Fadnavis, along with several MLAs, reached Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor, reports Times Now.

21:54 (IST) Jun 28

BJP leader and former CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. (ANI)

21:20 (IST) Jun 28

Meet the 'coterie' that rebels blame for Sena's troubles

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20:47 (IST) Jun 28

I am very proud of [Maharashtra] CM Uddhav Thackeray. Today, in the absence of Balasaheb, he has made a sensitive appeal to his MLAs... I am not an astrologer, but I feel that if someone from family has left, then the whole family should try to bring them back.

Supriya Sule, NCP leader

20:31 (IST) Jun 28

Around 15 Shiv Sena functionaries from Dombivli have resigned from their posts in support of Eknath Shinde. The supporters include Rajesh Kadam, deputy district president of Thane district.

19:52 (IST) Jun 28

What if Uddhav's softness is tactical?

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19:20 (IST) Jun 28

Eknath Shinde's tweet

एका बाजूला आपल्या पुत्राने व प्रवक्त्याने वंदनीय बाळासाहेबांच्या शिवसैनिकांना डुकरं,नाल्याचीघाण,रेडा,कुत्रे,जाहील व… https://t.co/VdR1Pu31KW
— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) 1656422241000

19:18 (IST) Jun 28

In response to Uddhav Thackeray’s appeal, rebel leader Eknath Shinde has said on Twitter, "One one hand your son and spokesperson can call Balasaheb's Shiv Sainiks pigs, buffaloes, filth, dogs and corpses and on the other hand, there is an attempt to unite the same MLAs to save the anti-Hindu MVA government. What does this mean?"

18:29 (IST) Jun 28

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut at rally in Alibaug on Tuesday said "traitors should not be allowed to roam in the streets".

17:41 (IST) Jun 28

Maharashtra state cabinet meeting begins in Mumbai. (ANI)

17:28 (IST) Jun 28

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is believed to have briefed BJP president J P Nadda about the unfolding political developments in Maharashtra. (PTI)

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