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Maharashtra Political Crisis LIVE: Morality talks don't suit Uddhav Thackeray, says Devendra Fadnavis on SC ruling
11 min read . Updated: 11 May 2023, 02:47 PM IST
PremiumMaharashtra Political Crisis LIVE: The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court pronounced the verdict on the Maharashtra political crisis today i.e. on 11 May. The five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha was dealing with the issue related to Maharashtra political crisis. The Supreme Court Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned. Catch all LIVE Updates here.
11 May 2023, 02:44:28 PM IST
Morality talks don't suit Uddhav Thackeray: Fadnavis
11 May 2023, 02:28:00 PM IST
Maha govt completely legal, nobody should doubt it now: Fadnavis
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said nobody should dount that the Maharashtra government is completely legal. “Today, Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) conspiracy has been defeated. Now, no one should doubt that the Maharashtra government is completely legal," he said.
11 May 2023, 02:22:46 PM IST
It's victory for democracy, we're satisfied, says Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis
This is a victory for democracy and the democratic process. We are satisfied with the verdict given by the Supreme Court: Maharashtra Deputy CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis
11 May 2023, 02:12:15 PM IST
Shinde's presser to start soon
11 May 2023, 02:03:41 PM IST
CM Shinde and Fadnavis to hold press conference on SC's decision
Maharashtra Deputy CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said, At 2pm today, CM Shinde and I will hold a press conference on the Supreme Court's decision. Those who used to speculate that our government will fall have got a befitting answer today.
11 May 2023, 02:00:10 PM IST
'Not fighting for myself... fighting for the people, country' says Uddhav Thackeray
While addressing a joint press conference with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray said, "My resignation could be a mistake but I am not seeing things like that. I am fighting for the people, for democracy, for the people who follow my father Balasaheb Thackeray."
11 May 2023, 01:54:12 PM IST
Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam speaks on SC ruling in 2022 Maharashtra political row
“Supreme Court has directed the Speaker to make a decision on 16 MLAs within the time frame," Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam on Supreme Court ruling in 2022 Maharashtra political row
11 May 2023, 01:49:33 PM IST
Shinde faction betrayed my party, legacy of my father, says Uddhav Thackeray
After the SC verdict, Uddhav Thackeray said “If the current Maharashtra CM and deputy CM have any ethics, then they should resign." They (now Shinde faction MLAs) betrayed my party and the legacy of my father. My resignation as the CM then may have been wrong legally, but I did it on moral grounds, he said.
11 May 2023, 01:44:04 PM IST
'Express my complete satisfaction over SC's decision', says Devendra Fadnavis
I express my complete satisfaction over Supreme Court's decision. Those who were speculating that this government will collapse today have been silenced: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
11 May 2023, 01:37:50 PM IST
Shinde should resign as chief minister like I did: Uddhav Thackeray after SC verdict
Uddhav Thackeray says ‘not a personal fight.. Shinde should resign as chief minister like I did’
11 May 2023, 01:29:40 PM IST
'SC's judgement in favour of Uddhav Thackeray' Anil Parab
Supreme Court's judgement is in favour of Uddhav Thackeray. It is on record that there was a violation of Whip and soon they (Shinde faction MLAs) will be disqualified: Shiv Sena (UBT) Anil Parab, in Delhi
11 May 2023, 01:29:02 PM IST
16 rebel MLAs including Shinde stand disqualified as per SC observation, says Sanjay Raut
Shortly after the Supreme Court pronounced its judgment on the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) said if the top court has observed that Sunil Prabhu of Uddhav Thackeray faction of Sena remains the official whip, then as per its observation, 16 rebel MLAs, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stand disqualified.
He said Speaker Rahul Narwekar cannot follow the official whip. Raut also asserted that since the process of formation of the government was illegal, the Shinde government is illegal.
“Sunil Prabhu remains the official whip of Shiv Sena as per SC's observations, so rebel MLAs stand disqualified," Raut said.
11 May 2023, 01:26:28 PM IST
Watch: Nitish Kumar along Tejashwi Yadav meets Uddhav Thackeray at 'Matoshree'
Bihar CM & JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar along with Dy CM & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav meets Uddhav Thackeray at 'Matoshree' in Mumbai
11 May 2023, 01:24:15 PM IST
'What moral and legal right does this government has... questions Abhishek Singhvi
What moral and legal right does this government has to continue for even a minute more when there are findings against the Governor, Speaker and the recognition of the Whip?, questions Abhishek Sanghvi
The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on 11 May said that the Speaker's decision to appoint Gogawale (Shinde group) as chief Whip of the Shiv Sena party was illegal.
11 May 2023, 01:20:32 PM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: ‘Shinde govt should resign immediately’ says AAP's Sanjay Singh
Commenting on the SC order, AAP's SAnjay Singh said, "The appointment of Chief Whip in Maharashtra is a wrong decision taken by him. On the basis of morality, the Shinde government should resign immediately."
11 May 2023, 01:17:39 PM IST
CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis to hold press conference at 2 pm
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde & Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis to hold news conference at 2 pm at Sahyadri, Mumbai
11 May 2023, 01:08:19 PM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: ‘Speaker should disqualify the MLAs’ Abhishek Singhvi who argued for Uddhav Thackeray
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who argued for Uddhav Thackeray side in SC in Maharashtra political crisis case said, “The Speaker has to give a decision on the disqualification petitions in a time-bound manner. The Speaker should disqualify the MLAs. Only by doing this justice will be served."
11 May 2023, 01:04:54 PM IST
‘State will get a stable government’ Rahul Ramesh Shewale from Shinde faction
Rahul Ramesh Shewale from Shiv Sena's Shinde faction said, “This is a big relief to the Shinde government in Maharashtra. Now the State will get a stable government. We welcome Supreme Court's decision."
11 May 2023, 12:48:02 PM IST
‘Current govt illegal’, Sanjay Raut on SC judgement
Supreme Court has said that the Shiv Sena Shinde group's Whip is illegal...The current govt is illegal and formed against the Constitution: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader
11 May 2023, 12:46:47 PM IST
Governor was justified in administering the oath to Eknath Shinde
Supreme Court says the Speaker must decide on disqualification petitions within a reasonable time.
Supreme Court further states that the status quo cannot be restored as Uddhav Thackeray did not face the Floor test and tendered his resignation. Hence, the Governor was justified in administering the oath to Eknath Shinde with the support of the largest party BJP
11 May 2023, 12:38:30 PM IST
SC says status quo ante cannot be restored as then CM Uddhav Thackeray did not face floor test
While pronouncing the verdict, SC said, “SC says status quo ante cannot be ordered by restoring MVA govt as then CM Uddhav Thackeray did not face floor test"
11 May 2023, 12:31:32 PM IST
SC says the Speaker must decide on disqualification petitions within a reasonable time.
Supreme Court says the Speaker must decide on disqualification petitions within a reasonable time.
Supreme Court further states that the status quo cannot be restored as Uddhav Thackeray did not face the Floor test and tendered his resignation. Hence, the Governor was justified in administering the oath to Eknath Shinde with the support of the largest party BJP.
11 May 2023, 12:25:46 PM IST
SC on Maharahstra political crisis
If Speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence motion, governor will be justified in calling for floor test
11 May 2023, 12:20:39 PM IST
SC on Maharahstra political crisis
Speaker must recognise only whip appointed by political party, says SC on Maharashtra political row
11 May 2023, 12:15:30 PM IST
Speaker's decision to appoint Gogawale as chief Whip of Shiv Sena party was illegal
Supreme Court says the Speaker's decision to appoint Gogawale (Shinde group) as chief Whip of the Shiv Sena party was illegal.
11 May 2023, 12:02:30 PM IST
SC begins pronouncing judgement; refers ‘Nabam Rebia’ decision to larger bench.
Supreme Court says the 2016 Nabam Rebia case which held that Speaker cannot initiate disqualification proceedings when a resolution seeking his removal is pending, requires reference to a larger bench
11 May 2023, 11:58:55 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC verdict to be unanimous
A Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud will deliver the verdict. It is a unanimous decision by the bench
11 May 2023, 11:49:00 AM IST
‘Shinde, Fadnavis will win in the power struggle in Maharashtra’, says Narayan Rane
Ahead of SC verdict, Narayan Rane tweeted, “Honorable Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis will win in the power struggle in Maharashtra! My best wishes to both of them. The government of Eknathji Shinde and Devendra ji Fadnavis will continue in Maharashtra!"
11 May 2023, 11:42:30 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: Aaditya Thackeray hopes his party gets justice
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said he hoped that his party will get justice, asserting that he has faith in the judiciary.
11 May 2023, 11:31:57 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: Eknath Shinde Camp ‘not nervous’
Eknath Shinde camp Shiv Sena spokesperson and party MLA Sanjay Shirsat asserted that there is no nervousness in their camp as they had factored in all aspects before revolting (last year). “We have seen the results the Election Commission gave us the party name and symbol and we won the first stage," Shirsat said.
11 May 2023, 11:26:57 AM IST
Maharashtra Politics: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi to meet Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray during their Mumbai visit on Thursday, a JD (U) MLC said. The duo will visit Thackeray's residence and later meet Pawar at his home. Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
11 May 2023, 11:22:08 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: Judgement to be pronounced at 11.30 am
The constitution bench will assemble to pronounce the judgment at 11.30 AM. First judgment will be in the Delhi Govt vs LG case.
The judgment in the Shiv Sena case will follow.
11 May 2023, 11:17:52 AM IST
Coincidence, says Maha minister on ED summons to Jayant Patil ahead of SC verdict on 2022 political row in state
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Thursday said it is a merely a coincidence that state NCP president Jayant Patil has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions pertaining to the 2022 political crisis in the state. Asked about Patil getting summons from the ED ahead of the SC verdict, state Industries Minister Samant told reporters, “It is merely a coincidence."
The ED has summoned 61-year-old MLA Patil, the former state finance and home minister, for questioning on Friday in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt IL&FS, as per official sources.
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a clutch of cross-petitions filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis.
11 May 2023, 11:14:15 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: Eknath Shinde will continue to be Maharashtra CM: Fadnavis
Eknath Shinde will continue to be the chief minister of Maharashtra and the next elections will be contested under his leadership, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. His comments came as political circles in the state are on the edge a day ahead of the verdict of the Supreme Court on petitions pertaining to the 2022 Shiv Sena-centric political crisis, caused by Shinde's revolt against Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
Queried on whether Shinde will step down from his post in the event of an adverse ruling regarding the disqualification of 16 MLAs of his camp, Fadnavis said this discussion has no meaning. "I am sorry to use the word but it is an arena of idiots. I am telling you that Eknath Shinde will remain the chief minister and we will contest the next elections under his leadership. “Why would Shinde submit his resignation? There is no need to indulge in any kind of speculation. What mistakes he had made?" Fadnavis asked.
11 May 2023, 11:11:45 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC verdict to be unanimous
A Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud will deliver the verdict. It is a unanimous decision by the bench.
11 May 2023, 10:59:47 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: What did Sanjay Raut said ahead of SC judgement?
If the 16 MLAs including CM Shinde are disqualified today, then this group of traitors will be finished: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader
11 May 2023, 10:50:31 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: What is the SC's case today all about?
The SC will pronouce its verdict on the disqualification of 16 'rebel Shiv Sena MLAs belonging to the current Maharashtra CM's faction. The case pertains to on a batch of pleas including one seeking disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs (of Shinde's party) who revolted against the Thackeray leadership.
11 May 2023, 10:49:26 AM IST
EC had Shiv Sena name, ‘bow and arrow’ symbol to Eknath Shinde faction
Later in February, the The Election Commission of India gave team Eknath Shinde the "bow and arrow" symbol and allowed to keep the name "Shiv Sena". Apart from this, the ECI awarded rival Uddhav Thackeray faction the name "Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray" and the "flaming torch" symbol.
11 May 2023, 10:48:03 AM IST
The Split in Shiv Sena
Eknath Shinde and 39 MLAs had walked out and revolted against the leadership of the Shiv Sena, leading to a split in the party and the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, which was led by Uddhav Thackeray and also included the NCP and Congress. Afterwards, Shinde formed a coalition government in Maharashtra with the BJP. On June 30, 2022, Shinde was appointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Devendra Fadnavis from the BJP was appointed as his deputy. The Shinde and Thackeray factions of the Sena have been locked in a battle since then. After he was appointed as the new CM of Maharashtra, Shinde was put on floor test which he won in the Maharashtra legislative assembly with 164 votes polled in favour of him, 99 against. Read more here
11 May 2023, 10:46:58 AM IST
Is Eknath Shinde's future at stake ?
If Eknath Shinde is disqualified, then he will have to resign as Maharashtra Chief Minister and his government will be disbanded. Whichever side has greater numbers --- Eknath Shinde or Uddhav Thackeray --- the party will then stake claim to a new government. Hence, Shinde's job and government will be on line today. Read more here
11 May 2023, 10:46:58 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC to deliver judgement in Shiv Sena case today. 10 points
The case pertains on a batch of pleas including one seeking disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs (of Shinde's party) who revolted against the Thackeray leadership. Here are 10 points you need to know
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