A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala also refused to pass any interim order on a vigorous plea by senior advocate Devdutt Kamat, appearing for the MVA government, that there should be no floor test in the assembly in the meantime.
Hours after the hearing, the BJP core committee held a meeting at former CM Devendra Fadnavis’s house in Mumbai, sparking speculation that the fight could be taken to the floor of the assembly.
Here are the other top developments from the day:
Rebel leaders removed from Uddhav government
The crisis escalated after the Uddhav government removed the rebel leaders from its cabinet.
The portfolios of these ministers have been handed over to other ministers in the Thackeray-led government for ease of administration, an official statement said.
After the rebellion led by Eknathi ShindeShiv Shiv Sena Now there are four cabinet ministers including CM. Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Anil Parab and Subhash Desai. Barring Aaditya Thackeray, the rest three are MLCs.
SC issues notice on petition of rebel MLAs against disqualification, next hearing on July 12
Supreme Court issues notice to Deputy Speaker, Maharashtra State Assembly Secretary, Center and others on petitions filed by rebel MLAs against disqualification notices issued by Deputy Speaker Narhari Jirwal against Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel MLAs.
The top court has also issued notices to Shiv Sena leaders Ajay Chaudhary, Sunil Prabhu asking them to file their reply within five days.
“The time given by the Deputy Speaker to respond to the disqualification notices to the rebel MLAs, which was to end at 5.30 pm today, will be extended till 5.30 pm on July 11,” the Supreme Court said.
The Supreme Court has extended its period till July 12.
The Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra government to ensure the safety of the rebel MLAs.
The SC said that the state government has taken immediate and adequate measures to protect the lives and properties of 39 rebel MLAs and their family members.
As a desperate measure, the MVA government through Devdutt Kamat stated that if the disqualification proceedings are stayed, there should be no floor test in the assembly.
“We cannot pass that order as it will create unnecessary complications. If anything illegal happens, you (MVA) can always approach the Supreme Court,” a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice JB Pardiwala said.
The Supreme Court on Sunday considered petitions of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde, challenging the disqualification notice sent to them by Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Jirwal on June 21, saying they were a vindictive person. represent an abuse of anti-defection law by MVA Alliance.
Shinde, in his writ petition, had said that the deputy speaker has lost his post as the MVA government has come down to a minority and in such a situation, he has the power to invoke the provisions of the members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (disqualification on grounds of defection). There is no right. ) Rules, 1986, and send notices to him and 15 other MLAs, who are part of a separate group of 38 Shiv Sena MLAs.
Bal Thackeray’s Hindutva victory: Eknath Shinde on Supreme Court’s relief
Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde termed the Supreme Court’s relief to him and other disgruntled Shiv Sena MPs as a victory for Bal Thackeray’s Hindutva and the ideals of his guru Anand Dighe.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought response of the rebel MLAs on petitions questioning the validity of notices seeking their disqualification.
The top court also refused to pass any interim order on the Maharashtra government’s plea that there should be no floor test in the assembly and said they can always approach in case of illegality.
“This is a victory for Hindutva of Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb and ideals of (late) Dharmaveer Anand Dighe,” Shinde, who was camping with disgruntled MLAs in Guwahati, tweeted.
‘Alliance with BJP’: Rebel MLAs urge Uddhav Thackeray in open letter
Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs on Monday urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to forge a new alliance with the BJP and not distance the party from Hindutva and its core ideology.
The appeal was made by rebel Eknath Shinde camp spokesperson Deepak Kesarkar in an open letter – which was issued hours before the Supreme Court granted interim relief from disqualification to the rebel MLAs.
‘Raut trying to destroy Shiv Sena on Sharad Pawar’s orders’
Shiv Sena’s rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar said in an open letter on Twitter Sanjay Raut Trying to destroy the party on the orders of Sharad Pawar.
“NCP leaders will fire a gun at Raut’s shoulder… We will not finish, we will not stop and will not back down till we take Maharashtra to new heights,” he said.
Hindutva rashosathi… Closed nave, shivsenchya self-samsamnacha fight! – Deepak Kesarkar#mieknathshinde https://t.co/y9Hfy5U7Po
— Deepak Kesarkar (@dvkesarkar) 1656319661000
No proposal from Eknath Shinde yet, will consider when it comes: BJP
Maharashtra BJP on Monday said that it has not yet received any proposal from the rebel Shiv Sena leader. Eknath ShindeBut ready to consider the arrival of one.
The BJP, which has so far been a mute spectator to the Shiv Sena saga, made the remarks hours after the Supreme Court stayed the disqualification proceedings against 16 Shinde camp Shiv Sena MLAs.
BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar said, “BJP is closely monitoring the day-to-day events and the core team will meet again and take a decision. Whenever there is a proposal from Shiv Sena, as they call themselves the true army, We will consider that.”
BJP does not consider anyone as a rebel, he said, adding that the MLAs consider themselves to be the true Shiv Sena.
“If Eknath Shinde has two-thirds of the MLAs with him, how can he be called a rebel,” he said.
Shinde may return to meet Governor, demand for floor test
According to sources, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde may return to Mumbai early this week and demand a meeting to resolve the political deadlock.
Even a week after the rebellion, the major demands of the MLAs who were camping in Guwahati are yet to be fulfilled. Their demand is that the leadership should abandon the alliance with the Congress and the NCP and re-align with the BJP.
He has not even been able to meet the deputy speaker to accept his claim of appointing the leader of the legislature party of his choice.
Experts say that going to court and seeking the governor’s intervention may be the only option for him, especially since he has ruled out any merger plan with the BJP.
Will fight till the end: Sanjay Raut
Amid deepening political crisis in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said today that CM Uddhav Thackeray will not resign and we will fight till the end.
With the Center providing Y-plus security to the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, he said it is now clear that the BJP is “pulling the strings” amid the current political turmoil in the state.
Speaking to the media, ahead of the hearing of the rebel camp’s plea in the Supreme Court, he said the Guwahati hotel occupants are “traitors” and added that “we don’t change our father.”
“I tweeted a video of Gulabrao Patil’s speech where he is talking about people who replace their fathers. My tweet is for people sitting in Guwahati. Patil said in his speech- people eat, Drink and enjoy with party and then change your father, we are not like him.”
ED summons Raut in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Shiv Sena’s firebrand MP Sanjay Raut in connection with the Patra rice land scam case.
Raut has been asked to appear before the central probe agency on Tuesday and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Terming the summons as a conspiracy, Raut said, ‘Arrest me.
He wrote on Twitter, “Good! There are big political developments in Maharashtra. We, Shiv Sainiks of Balasaheb, are fighting a big battle. This is a conspiracy to stop me. Even if you chopped off my head, I will not take the Guwahati route. ” ,
He further said that he will not be able to appear before the ED as he has to attend a meeting in Alibaug.
The case pertains to irregularities in a chawl redevelopment project in Goregaon, Mumbai. The Enforcement Directorate has temporarily attached properties worth Rs 11.15 crore of three people, including Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.
Shiv Sena MPs ask Uddhav to assess the prospects of 2024 elections
Shiv Sena MPs, who met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, urged the party chief to assess the scenario for the 2024 general elections and find a compromise formula that takes into account the demands of the rebels.
Around 16 of the 18 Lok Sabha MPs from Shiv Sena participated in the meeting. While all MPs expressed confidence in Thackeray’s leadership, some cautioned him to find a middle ground to prevent a split in the Shiv Sena keeping in mind the electoral prospects in 2024.
Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar rubbished rumors of any differences between the MPs and the party chief. “Two MPs did not turn up as expected but all 16 others were present. There are rumors that MPs are also planning to revolt but they are all fake.
Two MPs, Shrikant Shinde, son of rebel leader Eknath Shinde and MP Bhavna Gawli, did not attend the meeting. Sources said a section of MPs wants the leadership to find ways to bring back the rebels and consider the possibility of a re-alignment with the BJP.