Maharashtra crisis: Rebel minister Eknath Shinde's total strength is now 42.
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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Live Updates: Sena Leader Detained Near Guwahati Hotel Hosting Rebel MLAs
Live Updates: Sharad Pawar Being Threatened By Union Minister, Says Sanjay RautShiv 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.
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.