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Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Update: Sena Mouthpiece Issues Warning To Rebel MLAs

Meanwhile, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and his followers stepped up their act with a letter to the Governor and Deputy Speaker in the state assembly.

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Update: Sena Mouthpiece Issues Warning To Rebel MLAs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has tested positive for COVID-19.

New Delhi:

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde needs one more MLA to split the party without facing disqualification under anti-defection laws. The Shinde camp now has 36 MLAs (out of the party's 55 MLAs) on its side.

The Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP -- the alliance partners of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra -- have suggested that rebel Eknath Shinde be named as Chief Minister as a way out of the huge political crisis that has engulfed the ruling coalition, sources said. Shiv Sena rebels have written to the Governor declaring Eknath Shinde as their leader.

The BJP has called the political crisis in Maharashtra is the Shiv Sena's internal matter and that the party is not staking claim to form a government in the state. "We haven't spoken to Eknath Shinde. This is Shiv Sena's internal matter. BJP has nothing to do with this. We're not staking claim to form the government," Union Minister Raosaheb Patil Danve, who met party leader Devendra Fadnavis, told the media.

Here are the LIVE updates on the Maharashtra Political Crisis:

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Jun 23, 2022 11:04 (IST)
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JUST IN: Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal enters Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, where Maharashtra MLAs are staying.
Jun 23, 2022 10:34 (IST)
Maharashtra political crisis: 3 more Shiv Sena MLAs join Shinde camp

This morning, three more Shiv Sena's rebel MLAs reached Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati where Eknath Shine camp is staying. Deepak Kesakar (MLA from Sawantwadi), Mangesh Kudalkar (Chembur) and Sada Sarvankar (Dadar) took a morning flight from Mumbai to Guwahati.
Jun 23, 2022 10:21 (IST)
Jun 23, 2022 10:15 (IST)
Shiv Sena crisis: Eknath Shinde just 1 MLA short of crucial number

The Eknath Shinde camp now needs just one more to split the party without facing disqualification under anti-defection laws. Five Independent MLAs are with Mr Shinde too.
Jun 23, 2022 09:43 (IST)
Jun 23, 2022 09:43 (IST)
Maharashtra political crisis: 3 more Shiv Sena MLAs join rebel camp

Three more Shiv Sena MLAs left for Guwahati in Assam this morning to join the rebel camp. Deepak Kesakar (MLA from Sawantwadi), Mangesh Kudalkar (Chembur) and Sada Sarvankar (Dadar) took a morning flight from Mumbai to Guwahati.
Jun 23, 2022 08:43 (IST)
Mumbai Police increases outside home of rebel leaders: Sources

The Mumbai Police has stepped up security at the home and office of the rebel leaders. Additional contingent of CRPF has also been called in, sources told NDTV
Jun 23, 2022 08:27 (IST)
The Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP -- the alliance partners of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra -- have suggested that rebel Eknath Shinde be named as Chief Minister as a way out of the huge political crisis that has engulfed the ruling coalition, sources said.
Jun 23, 2022 07:26 (IST)
BJP Not Staking Claim To Form Government In Maharashtra: Union Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Raosaheb Patil Danve said on Wednesday that the political crisis in Maharashtra was Shiv Sena's internal matter and the BJP is not staking claim to form a government in the state.

Mr Danve, who met party leader Devendra Fadnavis, told the media here that no Shiv Sena MLA is in touch with the party.

"We haven't spoken to Eknath Shinde. This is Shiv Sena's internal matter. BJP has nothing to do with this. We're not staking claim to form the government," said Mr Danve who is Minister of State for Railways.
Jun 23, 2022 07:20 (IST)
Uddhav Thackeray Vacates Chief Minister's House

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray moved back to "Matoshree" -- his family home -- from his official residence "Varsha"  on Wednesday, shortly after delivering an emotional speech for the rebels led by Eknath Shinde.

Late in the evening, a huge crowd assembled outside Matoshree in a show of solidarity. Videos from the spot showed the car having trouble negotiating through the crowd. Mr Thackeray was seen getting out of the car and greeting the visitors.

After exchanging civilities, they walked into the house. Mr Thackeray's son and state minister Aaditya Thackeray was also seen greeting the party workers.
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