Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Mumbai. (File)
Amid the rapidly changing political dynamics in Maharashtra, the rebel group of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde held a meeting on Saturday to discuss next course of action. They named their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'.
The group's newly-minted spokesperson, MLA Deepak Kesarkar, said they are "not leaving the Shiv Sena as we have two-third of the majority".
The Shiv Sena said it would take action against rebels after they named their party "Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray".
Uddhav Thackeray chaired a national executive meeting in Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai where six resolutions were cleared by attendees, including one authorising him to take action against the rebels.
On Friday, Mr Thackeray convened a meeting of the district chiefs in which he said that the rebel MLAs wanted to "break the party".
He slammed rebel leader Eknath Shinde and also tore into the BJP, saying it wants to "finish off" his outfit and does not want to share its votebank. Sources have told NDTV that Mr Shinde is likely to form a new party named "Shiv Sena Balasaheb".
Meanwhile, Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Mumbai in view of the ongoing political crisis.
Here are the Highlights on the Maharashtra Crisis:
In Sena Rebel's Letter, A Reference To Sanjay Raut's NDTV InterviewDissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Saturday alleged that the Maharashtra government has withdrawn the security cover from the homes of 16 rebel legislators, including himself, and labelled the action "political vendetta". The Maharashtra government, however, promptly denied the charge.
Currently camping in Guwahati with the rebel legislators, Mr Shinde tweeted a letter signed by the 16 MLAs that is addressed to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil.
The legislators said Mr Thackeray and the leaders of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance will be responsible if any harm is caused to their family members.
Sena rebel Eknath Shinde met BJP's Devendra Fadnavis in Vadodara last night: Sources
Sena rebel Eknath Shinde met BJP's Devendra Fadnavis in Vadodara last night and discussed government formation, said sources.
"Will Not Forget The Betrayal": Aaditya Thackeray Amid Shiv Sena RevoltThe Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra is currently caught in a political turmoil after a rebellion by party leader Eknath Shinde. In a brief address to party workers, Sena minister Aaditya Thackeray said that this is a battle between truth and lies.
"You already know what was discussed in the meeting, the important thing is that we will not forget the betrayal done by rebel Shiv Sena MLAs. We (Shiv Sena) will win for sure," Aaditya Thackeray said while leaving the party office in Mumbai.
Stung By Rebellion, Sena's "Advice" For BJP's Devendra FadnavisShiv Sena's chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut, while answering questions on the rebellion in his party, today offered an "advice" to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is accused of engineering the rift.
"I will give only one advice to Devendra Fadnavis, to not involve himself in this crisis. Avoid what happened one morning because it comes undone in the evening (referring to Devendra Fadnavis short-lived 80-hour government with Nationalist Congress Party leader (NCP) Ajit Pawar in the state in 2019)," he said, leading to laughter from the Sena workers present there.
In 2019, Ajit Pawar stunned political circles in the state by teaming up with Devendra Fadnavis even as his party was holding meetings with the Shiv Sena and Congress to form a non-BJP government.
We have not quit Shiv Sena: Rebel leader
We have not quit Shiv Sena, have two-thirds majority, says Deepak Kesarkar, spokesperson of rebel leader Eknath Shinde's group
Shiv Sena Revolt: 5 Moves Rebel Eknath Shinde May Make Next
The massive tussle in Shiv Sena's ranks is threatening to bring down the Maharashtra government. At the centre of the crisis, rebel camp leader Eknath Shinde has several options for his next move.
Shive Sena moves Election Commission against Shinde faction"While we cannot prevent Shri Eknath Shinde and his cohorts from establishing any political party they wish to, however we strongly object to any such party being created in the name of or using the names "Shiv Sena' or 'Balasaheb'," Uddhav Thackeray faction wrote
A meeting of Eknath Shinde group is underway at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam, sources have said.
Prohibitory orders issued in ThaneThane collector Rajesh Narvekar has issued prohibitory orders in the district against the backdrop of Shiv Sena strongman from the region Eknath Shinde rebelling against his party, an official said on Saturday.
The order, which will be in force till June 30, prohibits processions, display of posters and placards etc, as well as possession and carrying of lethal weapons, the official added.
Notices being issued to the 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs on the disqualification plea, rebel MLAs asked to appear in person or through their counsel on Monday to respond to the disqualification plea: Sources
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Mumbai in view of the ongoing political crisis. Mumbai Police have issued a high alert and asked all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city
No-confidence motion moved against Deputy Speaker rejected
The no-confidence motion against deputy speaker Narhari Zirwal was moved by Mahesh Baldi and Vinod Agarwal, both independent MLAs.
Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their faction 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb': Sources
Sena leader Eknath Shinde is likely to form new party named "Shiv Sena Balasaheb", sources have told NDTV. Mr Shinde reportedly has the backing of more than 50 MLAs, 40 of them from Sena.
No MLA's security has been withdrawn. Keeping in view the prevailing situation, the Home Department has decided to provide security at the residence of MLAs to keep their families safe: Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil on Eknath Shinde's claims
Mumbai police on high alertMumbai Police issues a high alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city. It has been directed that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.
Sena Has This "Advice" For BJP's Devendra FadnavisShiv Sena's chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut, while answering questions on the rebellion in his party, today offered an "advice" to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is accused of engineering the rift. "I will give only one advice to Devendra Fadnavis, to not involve himself in this crisis.
Avoid what happened one morning because it comes undone in the evening (referring to Devendra Fadnavis short-lived 80-hour government with Nationalist Congress Party leader (NCP) Ajit Pawar in the state in 2019)," he said, leading to laughter from the Sena workers present there.
Read More Eknath Shinde calls meeting of rebel MLAs to discuss further strategyRebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has called a meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati on Saturday afternoon to discuss further strategy, said sources.
The political crisis in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra erupted after the party legislators joined a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde who is staying at a hotel in Guwahati. The rebel MLAs who are at the same hotel authorised Shinde to decide on a further course of action.
The protection of Shiv Sena MLAs has been withdrawn by order of the Chief Minister, tweets Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena calls a meeting of the party's district presidents to be chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at Shiv Sena Bhawan, Mumbai at 12 pm, today
"Those Who Want Can Leave, Will Create A New Shiv Sena": Uddhav Thackeray
Striking a defiant note, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday night dared rebel leader Eknath Shinde and the BJP to try and take away the Shiv Sena cadre and those who vote for the party, and also accused the BJP of trying to finish off the Sena.
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