Some legal experts feel that the Eknath Shinde camp’s homework on the anti-defection law was grossly inadequate, while some think that the Shiv Sena leader has been trapped and it may not be possible for him to come out of it. Maharashtra is likely to witness a long-drawn legal battle involving the deputy speaker, governor and the election commission. Meanwhile, there were reports that Shinde had met BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Vadodara on Friday night, but the BJP denied any such meeting had taken place. In a major boost to Eknath Shinde, higher education minister Uday Samant on Friday joined the rebel camp in Guwahati. Stay with TOI for the latest developmentsRead Less
Rebel MLAs have monstrous ambitions, party doors shut for them, says Aaditya; asks them to contest polls again
Slamming the dissident Shiv Sena MLAs for having "monstrous ambitions", minister Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday said even if all the party legislators turn rebels, victory will always be of the party. Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.
Chartered flight with 'rebel Shiv Sena MLA' on way to Guwahati
A chartered aircraft from Surat in Gujarat carrying three passengers, including at least one dissident MLA from Maharashtra, is set to reach Guwahati on Sunday evening, an official source said. The aircraft, hired from IndoPacific Aviation Pvt Ltd, is scheduled to land at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati at 6 pm, the source told PTI.
The meeting of Eknath Shinde camp is underway in Guwahati. Eknath Shinde has assured everyone that all MLA's families will be given central security. Discussion held on how to reach Mumbai safely, to stake claim for forming govt in next 2 days and also on legal aspects: Sources
Avoid using Shiv Sena's name for votes: Sanjay Raut to rebel MLAs
Maharashtra Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday took a potshot on the Eknath Shinde-led faction of rebel MLAs and said that they should not use Shiv Sena's name to exhort voters for votes. He added that rebel MLAs should use their fathers' names instead to appeal for votes.
MVA govt will last two to three days, says Union minister Danve
Union minister Raosaheb Danve on Sunday said the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, racked by rebellion in main constituent Shiv Sena, will last "two to three days". Speaking at the inaugural function of an agriculture department building here in the presence of state NCP minister Rajesh Tope, the BJP leader said the MVA should complete remaining development works at the earliest as "we (BJP) will be in opposition only for two to three days".
Security forces deployed outside office of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar's son
Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Maharashtra, security forces has been deployed outside the office of Samadhan Sada Sarvankar, son of rebel Shiv Sena MLA, Sada Sarvankar. Earlier today, Shiv Sena workers held 'joote maro andolan' against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Pune, Maharashtra, today. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Shiv Sena workers held bike rallies to protest against the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs outside the Saamana office.
Assam BJP ministers meet rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at Guwahati hotel
Assam ministers Ashok Singhal and Pijush Hazarika on Sunday visited the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, and held a series of discussions with them, sources said. This is the third time in two days that Singhal, the Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, has met the dissidents. On Saturday, he went to the hotel twice and held discussions with Shinde and the other rebel MLAs.
Shiv Sena's doors are open for those who want to leave and those who want to return to the party. Those rebel MLAs who are traitors will not be taken back into the party
Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari writes to Mumbai CP & DGP, directs security for Eknath Shinde camp: Reports
Shiv Sena workers stage protest in Jammu
A group of Shiv Sena activists on Sunday staged a protest here against the prevailing political crisis in Maharashtra and demanded a high-level probe against the BJP for its alleged role in “horse-trading” to pull down Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance government.
Security heightened outside the residence of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kundalkar
Mumbai | Security heightened outside the residence of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kundalkar. CRPF personnel deploye… https://t.co/M5PwobDz2Q
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Uday Samant 8th minister to join the Shinde camp
Uday Samant, Maharashtra minister of higher & technical education joins Eknath Shinde faction at Guwahati. He is the 8th minister to join the Shinde camp: Sources
Protest against rebels in Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra | Shiv Sena workers hold protest against rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as well as other… https://t.co/7iGzyjymwZ
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Eknath Shinde's supporters blacken posters of CM Uddhav Thackeray in Thane
Supporters of rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde blackened posters of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in Thane on Sunday.On the other hand, Shiv Sena workers held 'joote maro andolan' against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Pune, Maharashtra.Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Shiv Sena workers held bike rallies to protest against the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs outside the Saamana office.
It’s sad that these MLAs have gone to enjoy themselves in state where people have experienced a flood and don’t have food to eat. Resign and face the electorate. We will defeat each one of you. They will bring CRPF, Army, helicopter but I challenge them to face us in the assembly
MLAs have been taken to Guwahati like prisoners, says Aaditya Thackeray
Aaditya Thackeray attends party workers program at Kalina, Santacruz
Mumbai | Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray attends party workers program at Kalina, Santacruz https://t.co/UuPzgeusr2
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Sanjay Raut targets rebel MLAs in personal attacks
Gulabrao Patil used to sit at a pan-tapri. Shiv sena made him a cabinet minister. Now he will go back to a pan tapri. Prakash Surve used to sell vegetables. Let’s send him back to selling vegetables: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena
At the Kamakhya temple, they sacrifice goats. Now we have sent 40 goats, sacrifice them: Raut
Conspiracy against Shiv Sena and the Thackerays by those who want to break Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut
They want to break Maharashtra into 3 parts - Vidarbha/ North Maharashtra-Vidarbha/ and Mumbai which will be ruled by the Centre: Raut