The fight may well drag on in the courts as both sides look closely at the legal options available.
Eknath Shinde tweeted rebel MLA’s letter to Thackeray: CM was inaccessible to us
Meanwhile, Shinde loyalist MLA Deepak Kesarkar announced in Guwahati that the rebel group would be called “Shiv Sena Balasaheb”.
The meeting of the National Executive of Shiv Sena was held at Shiv Sena Bhawan in Mumbai this afternoon.
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Eknath Shinde’s rebel group held a meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati this afternoon to discuss the future course of action.
Maharashtra crisis: Shiv Sena workers put black ink on the poster of rebel MLA Sada Sarvankar
Here are the latest developments in the Maharashtra political saga:
Heavy police deployment in Mumbai; Prohibitory orders till July 10
Amid anger among Shiv Sena workers following the rebellion by party leader Eknath Shinde, Mumbai Police has deployed its personnel at city offices and residences of various political parties and leaders, including ministers, MLAs and MPs, as a security measure. measures, an official said on Saturday.
He said that instructions were given to remain alert and provide security in a meeting chaired by Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey, where senior officers including Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Additional Commissioner and Zonal DCP were present.
The prohibitory orders issued by the city police under Section 37 of the Mumbai Police (MP) Act in the first week of June ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections will continue till July 10. It prohibits assembly of five or five. More people in one place.
A police officer clarified that he had erroneously mentioned Section 144 of CrPC earlier in the day, but later clarified that prohibitory orders are in place as per Section 37 of the Act.
On Saturday, activists loyal to Thackeray staged protests in different parts of the state by vandalizing rebel banners, pelting stones and vandalizing an MLA’s office.
Most of the Shiv Sena MLAs have shifted their loyalty to minister Eknath Shinde and are camping in Guwahati, toppling the Chief Minister-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Uddhav Thackeray, who leads the Shiv Sena in crisis. There have been some incidents of attacks on the offices of rebel MLAs in some parts of the state.
‘In no hurry to leave Guwahati until the insurgents resolve key issues’
Former minister and Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar, who is now in the Eknath Shinde camp, told TOI on Friday that the rebel group is in no hurry to return to Maharashtra till two issues – possible disqualification and appointment of 16 dissident MLAs. The Chief Whip in the Legislative Assembly is resolved.
Kesarkar said, “How can he have his own chief whip when the strength of his House has come down to 15 members. Our group has the support of 38 Shiv Sena MLAs. These steps are completely unconstitutional. If there is a vote of no-confidence. If there is a collapse, the present government will be imminent.”
“The petition for disqualification of 16 MLAs is on the ground that they did not attend the meeting of Shiv Sena MLAs. This meeting was called in a very short time and they should remember that Maharashtra is a big state and in some parts, It takes time. At least 10-12 hours to reach Mumbai. How can these MLAs travel from their home district to Mumbai in such a short time?’
Later in the day, sources said the Shinde faction has asked the hotel management to extend their bookings in Guwahati for two more days. Earlier this booking was till 28 June.
Shiv Sena authorizes Uddhav to take action against rebels
The Shiv Sena’s national executive on Saturday passed a resolution authorizing Maharashtra Chief Minister and party chief Uddhav Thackeray to take action against the rebels. Faced with rebellion from senior state minister Eknath Shinde, who has claimed the support of most Shiv Sena MLAs, the executive also passed a resolution that no other political organization should use the name of Shiv Sena and its founder late Bal Thackeray. could.
Party MP Sanjay Raut said, “The executive decided that Shiv Sena belongs to Bal Thackeray and is committed to carry forward his radical ideology of Hindutva and Marathi pride. Shiv Sena will never deviate from this path.”
“It passed a resolution giving Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray full authority to take action against those who betrayed the party,” Raut told reporters.
Disqualification notices to 16 rebel MLAs
The Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has issued disqualification notices to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp currently residing in Guwahati, Assam.
The MLAs who have been issued disqualification notices have to file their written replies by Monday, June 27.
Shinde-led rebel group will call itself ‘Shiv Sena Balasaheb’
Shinde loyalist MLA Deepak Kesarkar announced in Guwahati on Saturday that the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde will call itself “Shiv Sena Balasaheb”. The rebel faction currently has the support of 38 party legislators and around 10 independents.
This could be a step closer to taking control of the party claiming the support of the majority MLAs in the Maharashtra Assembly, or it could be towards splitting from the Shiv Sena to form a new outfit with Shinde as the leader.
Congress’s former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, however, said such groups will not be authorized unless it gets legal permission from the Speaker of the Assembly.
Eknath Shinde writes to CM Thackeray regarding security concerns
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and all state police commissioners, claiming that the security of family members of 38 “rebel” MLAs has been “maliciously” withdrawn.
He alleged that the MVA leaders instigated his workers to intimidate and intimidate the rebel MLAs into violence against them. He said that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has threatened that he will not be able to roam in Maharashtra.
Shinde further said that security of high profile people in Punjab was removed and then they came under target of goons and gangsters. He expressed concern that the same could happen in Maharashtra.
Responding to Shinde’s letter, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that only MLAs are eligible for the state’s security, but not their families.
Shortly after this, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said in a tweet that no order has been issued by the CM or the Home Department to remove the security of any MLA. The allegations are completely false and misleading.
‘No ground for disqualification from leaving’
In the ongoing political drama in Maharashtra, even legal experts are divided on whether disqualification can be sought for the ‘rebels’ in the Shiv Sena. However, most agree that MLAs cannot be disqualified on the ground of not attending recent party meetings as it is outside the purview of legislative matters.
Why Eknath Shinde’s rebellion stopped Shiv Sena and took cognizance
The party’s plea to the deputy speaker, seeking the disqualification of 16 MLAs, including rebel leader Eknath Shinde, has sought to invoke Para 2 (1) (a) of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India, which is based on ‘defection’. but controls the disqualification.
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280 MVA decisions in 4 days; ‘Rebels’ ordered, money before flight
The MVA government led by CM Uddhav Thackeray has taken 280 decisions since Monday. An official said, “It seems that the rebel cabinet members ensured that all relevant orders are issued before they leave Mumbai. They took due care: the orders have been issued and adequate budgetary provisions have been made for the purpose.” ”
A provision of Rs 1,200 crore has been made for providing electricity at concessional rates to industrial consumers in backward areas of Vidarbha, Marathwada and northern Maharashtra. Provision has also been made for distribution of bulk water to private housing societies. The water supply department under the control of rebel minister Gulabrao Patil has taken 18 decisions.