Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande reaches Guwahati's Radisson Blu hotel; fresh pictures released
Independent MLAs write to the deputy speaker of the Maharashtra assembly asking him 'not to disquality rebel MLAs'
Narhari Sitaram Zirwal, deputy speaker, earlier, had approved Shiv Sena's proposal to appoint MLA Ajay Chaudhary as party's Legislative leader in the assembly. Shiv Sena had also written to Zirwal seeking disqualification of several rebel MLAs.
Posters seen in support of Eknath Shinde in ThaneΒ
Aditya Thackeray meets party district chiefs at Mumbai's Shiv Sena Bhavan. CM Thackeray to attend the meeting virtually.Β
Congress stages a protest against Eknath Shinde in Assam
Protesters accuses Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government of 'horsetrading' in the state. The development comes after CM Sarma took a dig at Maha CM Thackeray and welcomed him to Guwahati.
The protesters are heard saying, "Assam won't allow dirty politics" as more than 100 people have already lost their lives due to floods.
Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray to address gathering of Shiv Sainiks tomorrow at 6.30 pm: Sources
Shiv Sena supporters throw black ink and eggs at rebel MLA Eknath Shinde's poster.
BJP MLC Pravin Darekar seeks intervention of Governor BS Koshyari to curb the allocation of funds
In the letter, he said, "MVA government in the state is suspiciously taking rapid decisions one after other pertaining to schemes, projects and giving contracts."
Eknath Shinde leaves Guwahati hotel; heads to Mumbai: TV Reports
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Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah urges Shinde to leave 'in the interest of the state'
He wrote, "Assam defamed by your presence considering Guwahati as a safe heaven for MLAs who have no respect for constitutional values and loyalty at all."
Maharashtra BJP President Chandrakant Patil takes an indirect dig at Shiv Sena over BJP's involvement remarkΒ
BJP President said, "The Constitution has given freedom of expression to all of us. But in Maharashtra, this freedom is a bit too much for some."
After Raut, Congress alleges 'BJP's involvement'
Congress leader Nana Patole tweeted, "Eknath Shinde indirectly mentioned BJP yesterday. Despite the severe floods in Assam, their 'superpower' is busy managing the rebel MLAs. The height of shamelessness!"
Shiv SenaΒ seeks disqualification of 4 more rebel MLAs: TV Reports
Sanjay Raut meets NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at Mumbai's YB Chavan Centre as Shinde camp swells
BJP MLA Ashish Shelar, leaders- Devendra Fadnavis and Girish Mahajan are in huddle at Fadnavis residence over the issue Shiv Senaβs application for disqualification of 12 MLAs. They are also seeking legal advice on this issue:
In the past, MVA had suspended 12 MLAs of BJP for creating ruckus in assembly but later SUpreme court had granted them relief.
Mos Ramdas Athawale says, "Uddhav Thackeray's time is up. Most MLAs will go with Eknath Shinde (rebel Shiv Sena MLA) and he will form government with BJP."
MoS Railways Raosaheb Patil Danve denounces Sanjay Raut's allegations
The BJP leader said, "No Central minister is giving threats. BJP is not trying to destabilise the government. This is an internal matter of the Shiv Sena. BJP is only in wait and watch position."
Assam police detains Shiv Sena's Sanjay Bhosale, who reached Guwahati to urge Shinde to return to Mumbai.Β
The police said, "This is a sensitive area. Action will be taken as per law."
Sanjay Raut quips 'Shiv Sena workers yet to come on roads' after Shinde claims support of over 40+ MLAs
The Saamana editor said, "Eknath Shinde faction that's challenging us must realise that Shiv Sena workers are yet to come on the roads. Such battles are fought either through law or on the roads. If need be then our workers would come on the roads. Process underway to disqualify 12 MLAs (of Eknath Shinde faction), their numbers are only on the papers. Shiv Sena is a big ocean such waves come and go."
Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani condemns Sanjay Raut's 'sinister threat'
Sanjay Bhosale, Shiv Sena's Deputy District chief reaches Guwahati; urges Shinde to return to 'Matoshree'Β
CM Thackeray calls a key meeting of the Shiv Sena's district presidents at Mumbai's Shiv Sena Bhawan at 12 pm, today.
Sanjay Raut, while speaking to the media, concedes as numbers continue to rise in Shinde's camp
Raut said, "Let us see what happens now. The numbers are not with Shiv Sena."
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut hits back at BJP leader Narayan Rane
He says, "A central minister of the BJP has said that if attempts are made to save MVA govt, then Sharad Pawar will not be allowed to go home. Whether or not the MVA govt survives, use of such language for Sharad Pawar is not acceptable."
On Thursday, Union minister Narayan Rane, taking a dig at NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, alleged that the latter was threatening rebel Shiv Sena MLAs. He also said that if anything happened to them in the state assembly, there will be consequences.
Eknath Shinde affirms, "Numbers are with me; they can't disqualify us"
While speaking to India Today, Shinde said, "They can't disqualify us. They are only trying to scare us. The rules are in our favour. We have the numbers; 37 Sena MLAs are with me. We will meet the Governor soon."
"We will also take a decision on the party symbol," he revealed, adding that the BJP had no role to play in the rebellion.
The strength of Shiv Sena MLAs in the Eknath Shinde camp is expected to cross 50 as more MLAs are likely to reach Guwahati today: Sources
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