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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:

17:13 (IST) Jun 28

Maharashtra political turmoil: Shiv Sena refutes reports that Uddhav Thackeray called Fadnavis to save MVA government

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16:51 (IST) Jun 28

Thackery's Cabinet meet: As per sources, Maharashtra CM and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will not be physically present in the meeting scheduled for 5pm. "The CM will chair the meeting virtually and the Deputy CM is likely to join through videoconferencing as he is down with Covid-19," said sources.

16:47 (IST) Jun 28

Former CM Devendra Fadnavis meets BJP president J P Nadda amid the ongoing political instability in Maharashtra. (PTI)

16:37 (IST) Jun 28

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis arrives at the residence of party president JP Nadda in Delhi. (ANI)

16:34 (IST) Jun 28

CM Uddhav Thackeray to chair cabinet meeting today

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will hold a cabinet meeting at 5pm today, informed Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Tuesday.

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16:21 (IST) Jun 28

"The respect you got in the Shiv Sena, you will not get elsewhere," Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray also told the rebel party MLAs.

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16:08 (IST) Jun 28

'Come talk to me', Uddhav tells rebel MLAs as Shinde vows to return to Mumbai 'soon'

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16:06 (IST) Jun 28

Every day a new information is coming out about the MLAs trapped in Guwahati for last few days. As Shiv Sena's family head I respect your sentiments... get rid of confusion... we will sit together and find a way out... if you come forward and speak, we will find a solution.

Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra CM

15:53 (IST) Jun 28

I have decided to go with Eknath Shinde, who's promoting Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva. Anyway, I'm still in Shiv Sena and people of Konkan should not misunderstand the ordinary Shiv Sainiks, says rebel Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant. (ANI)

15:42 (IST) Jun 28

I have come to Guwahati because I'm tired of the conspiracies of people who are trying to weaken Shiv Sena for the past few days. Congress-NCP constituents tried to prevent Sambhaji Chhatrapati from getting elected in Rajya Sabha polls.

Uday Samant, rebel Shiv Sena leader

15:39 (IST) Jun 28

'Do not be misled. We will sit together & find a solution. You are still in Sena. Many of you, your families are in touch with us', Uddhav Thackeray tells rebel MLAs, reports Times Now.

15:32 (IST) Jun 28

'Return to Mumbai and talk to me'

Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday told rebel MLAs camping in Guwahati to return to Mumbai and talk to him. (PTI)

15:18 (IST) Jun 28

Shiv Sena begins party purge, set to blood second rung

With the Supreme Court pushing the hearing of the Shiv Sena rebels' plea against disqualification to July 11, the party has initiated organisational changes.A section of office bearers was ousted in Raigad district, and Sena functionaries said fresh faces would be appointed to party posts after sacking those loyal to the rebels over the next few days. Second-rung leaders would be given key responsibilities as the Uddhav Thackeray-led party looks to rebuild its organisational base and regain its grip on the organisation, they added.

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14:54 (IST) Jun 28

'All MLAs are united, going to Mumbai soon', says rebel leader Eknath Shinde

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14:52 (IST) Jun 28

Devendra Fadnavis reaches Delhi

14:44 (IST) Jun 28

Enforcement Directorate sends a second summon to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, asking him to appear before them on 1st July in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case

14:38 (IST) Jun 28

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis leaves for Delhi

Amid the political turmoil in Maharashtra following a rebellion by MLAs of the ruling Shiv Sena, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday left for Delhi along with a legal counsel, a party functionary said. "Fadnavis has left for New Delhi with a legal counsel. He will be meeting some senior BJP leaders there," the party functionary said.

14:37 (IST) Jun 28

Shiv Sena refutes reports that Uddhav Thackeray called Fadnavis to save MVA government

In an official statement, Shiv Sena spokesperson Harshal Pradhan said, "Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray called Devendra Fadnavis to save the government some such news is going on but this news is only to mislead. Whatever, Uddhav Thackeray has to say, he speaks publicly."Earlier, sources had claimed that Thackeray was in touch with BJP leaders to find a way out of the political crisis facing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government that includes the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress apart from Shiv Sena.

14:33 (IST) Jun 28

Disclose names of my group MLAs in touch with you: Eknath Shinde to Shiv Sena

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14:33 (IST) Jun 28

Our spokesperson is Deepak Kesarkar, he will give you all the information. He is letting you know about our stand and role. We are speaking about Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva and we are carrying it forward