Both sides have refused to blink and appear prepared for a long fight (File)
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray today wrote to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and urged them to return to Mumbai and talk to him.
Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde today declared that he will go to Mumbai and "take Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy forward" as he spoke to reporters outside a hotel in Guwahati where he and other rebels have been staying for a week.
Eknath Shinde, the leader of a staggering coup against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, claims that he has the backing of around 50 MLAs, nearly 40 from the Shiv Sena.
Sources say Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari may ask the Maharashtra government to prove majority in the assembly sometime this week.
In a relief to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, the Supreme Court on Tuesday gave them time till July 12 to file their responses to the disqualification notices issued to them by Deputy Speaker Narahari Zirwal.
Acting on the pleas filed by the rebels, the Supreme Court also sought responses from the Deputy Speaker, chief whip of Shiv Sena Sunil Prabhu and leader of Shiv Sena Legislature Party Ajay Chaudhary and the Centre.
Here are the Highlights on the Maharashtra Crisis:
Uddhav Thackeray Has Lost Majority, Must Face Floor Test: BJP To Governor
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has lost majority in house and a floor test is in order, the BJP told the Governor this evening. The party delegation was led by Devendra Fadnavis, who headed for the meet on his return from Delhi.
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis Meets Governor, Sena Rebels May Return Thursday
Return To Mumbai, Talk To Me," Uddhav Thackeray Writes To Sena RebelsUddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, today wrote to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and urged them to return to Mumbai and talk to him.
"Many of you are in touch with us... and you are Shiv Sena at heart. Let's talk, we'll find a way," Uddhav Thackeray said in the letter to the rebels staying at a luxury hotel in Guwahati.
"I want to appeal to you - time is still not lost. Please come, sit with me, remove all doubts from the minds of Shiv Sainiks and the public, then we can find a way out. We can sit together and find a way out."
Shiv Sena refutes reports that Uddhav Thackeray called Devendra Fadnavis amid crisisShiv Sena on Tuesday refuted reports which claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had called BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to save the Maha Vikas Aghadi (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."
Sanjay Raut issued fresh summons by EDEnforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a second summon to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, asking him to appear before them on July 1 in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case.
Eknath Shinde to launch the next act of his rebellion - staking claim to power
Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde said today he would go to Mumbai "soon" and "take Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy forward", indicating that he is ready to launch his next play .
Read MoreKey Cabinet Meeting At 5 PM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will chair a key cabinet meeting at 5 pm. The officials said Mr Thackeray, who tested postive for Covid last week, will attend the meeting virtually.
10 people attacked a Shiv Sainik. His condition is fine...The person who got elected on a Shiv Sena ticket and is sitting in Guwahati got our Shiv Sainik attacked through his supporters: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde today said that he will be in Mumbai soon to launch his next move.
BJP Leader Devendra Fadnavis Headed To Delhi: Sources
BJP leaders reportedly met at former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's home in Mumbai to discuss the arithmetic required to form a government in a tie-up with the Shinde Sena faction. Sources say Mr Fadnavis is now headed to Delhi where he will meet the party's high command this evening.
We Will Wait And Watch, Says BJP
Sanjay Raut seeks more time to appear before EDShiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday sought more time to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe, an official said.
The ED had summoned Rajya Sabha member Raut on Tuesday for questioning in the money laundering probe linked to the re-development of a Mumbai 'chawl' and other related financial transactions involving his wife and friends.
Eknath Shinde group to hold a meeting today afternoon for further plan of action. They are expected to take an important decision, sources have said
Amid Special Hotel Arrangements, Rebel Sena Camp Extends Guwahati StayThe area around the Guwahati hotel where Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde has been staying along with fellow rebel MLAs for the past week has started resembling his Maharashtra strongholds. Billboards with supportive slogans have cropped up around the hotel amid massive security arrangements by the Assam government.
Read More Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will hold a cabinet meeting at 2.30 pm
15-20 Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs Want To Come Back, Claims Aaditya ThackerayMaharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed 15 to 20 Shiv Sena MLAs who have joined the rebel camp are in touch with him and have urged the party to bring them back to Mumbai from Guwahati, where they are lodged in a hotel along with Cabinet minister Eknath Shinde whose rebellion has pushed the MVA government into a major crisis. Read More