The Supreme Court on Monday protected rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12, directed the ruling coalition to ensure their safety in Maharashtra and refused the Sena-NCP Congress coalition’s request to stop the Eknath Shinde-led rebels from demanding a floor test in the assembly. Stay with TOI for the latest developments:Read Less
Sanjay Raut is NCP’s ‘blue-eyed boy’ trying to finish off Sena, accuses rebel MLA
ED summons Sanjay Raut today, he dares agency to arrest him
I just came to know that the ED has summoned me. Good ! There are big political developments in Maharashtra. We, B… https://t.co/Dznt11mrYi
— Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) 1656316463000
Security of Guwahati hotel housing rebel Sena MLAs tightened further
Under rule 6 of the rules of business, the chief minister has powers to re-allocate portfolio of a cabinet minister if he is not attending office since he is unwell or is not able to discharge duties. This is done to ensure works of public interest as well as routine work are not affected.
Monday's Supreme Court verdict protecting the rebel Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12 led to speculation about whether a floor test is imminent.
By now, of the 14 ministers in the Thackeray-led government, only four including the chief minister, are from Shiv Sena. The others are industries minister Subhash Desai, transport minister Anil Parab and environment minister Aaditya Thackeray. They have all got additional portfolios.
Uddhav Thackeray strips all 9 rebel ministers of portfolios but doesn't sack them