Shiv Sena: Maharashtra Political Crisis LIVE Updates: Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders meet Uddhav Thackeray

The dirt has gone away. Now we can do something good. Around 15-20 MLAs are in touch with us. They call me and Shiv Sainiks and urged us to bring them back from Guwahati

– Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray

MVA leaders meet Uddhav Thackeray

Senior leaders of Congress and NCP met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, hours after the Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Assembly Deputy Speaker till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

Guwahati hotel where rebel Sena MLAs are staying extends closure of bookings

The luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, on Monday extended the closure of all bookings for the public till July 5. Till Monday afternoon, the Radisson Blu hotel was not taking any bookings till June 30, as per its website. Later in the evening, if a booking was attempted on any day till July 5, the website prompted, “There is no availability for the dates and rate type you selected. We recommend changing dates or selecting a different rate type when available.” Reservations can be made from July 6 onwards, it showed.

BJP MLAs and independent MLA’s asked to come to Mumbai by Wednesday

Manipur Shiv Sena chief stopped from meeting rebel MLAs

Security arrangements were on Monday tightened in the luxury hotel here where rebel Maharashtra MLAs led by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are camping as advocates, senior police and government officials were seen entering there. President of the Shiv Sena in neighbouring Manipur, M Tombi Singh, came to meet the rebel legislators but he was not allowed. He said he wanted to tell them not to create a division in the party. Singh claimed that he had “some contacts with Mumbai” before coming to the hotel.

Group breaks door of Independent MLA’s office in Gondia

The public relations office of Independent MLA Vinod Agrawal in Maharashtra’s Gondia city was attacked on Monday by a group of six to seven persons wielding sticks, a police official said. In the incident that took place at 1:30pm, the group broke a glass door and also engaged in a verbal duel with the guards posted at the entrance, he said.

“We’re paying attention to the Shiv Sena rebellion,” says BJP

After the BJP core committee met today in light of the Supreme Court interim order, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar said that the party has evaluated the decision and will wait and watch on the matter.

Enforcement Directorate may summon more Shiv Sena leaders

A number of Shiv Sena and NCP leaders are currently on the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and may receive summons from the financial probe agency in the coming days, escalating the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena chief spokesperson and MP Sanjay Raut has been issued a notice to join the investigation on Tuesday. Apart from him, there are other leaders who are on the radar of the ED like Eknath Khadse, Anil Parab, Bhavana Gawali, Nawab Malik and others.

Rebel Maharashtra Ministers lose portfolios

Moving against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday took away portfolios of nine ministers who have jumped ship, while the dissident MLAs took their fight to the Supreme Court, which kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings against them before the Assembly Deputy Speaker till July 11.

Shiv Sena rebel camp strength rising?

Reports suggest Rahul Patil, the Sena MLA from Parbhani, may be on his way to join the Shine-led rebel camp, taking their total to 40

Rebels rejoice, hectic politicking in BJP

There was jubilation in the rebel Shiv Sena legislators’ camp after the Supreme Court proceedings on Monday while hectic politicking started in the Bharatiya Janata Party and the mood turned sombre in the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadig. Rebel leader Minister Eknath Shinde tweeted: “This is the victory of Hindu HridaySamrat Balasaheb Thackeray’s Hindutva and the ideology of Dharmveer Anand Dighe.” The faction – currently in a Guwahati hotel – erupted into joy and celebrations after the apex court ruling and also expressed gratitude to the Centre for providing security to the rebel MLAs and their families.

Ajit Pawar tests positive for coronavirus

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut refuses to appear before ED tomorrow

Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday refused to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case in connection with the re-development of Mumbai’s Patra Chawl case and said that he would “seek time”. He said that he prefers to stay with the party in the time of crisis and will seek time from Enforcement Directorate.

Deputy Speaker issued notice to rebel MLAs under pressure, says Shrikant Shinde

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde’s son and party MP Shrikant Shinde on Monday said Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal had sent the disqualification notice to his father and 15 other dissident legislators under pressure which is evident from the supreme court order. In a relief to rebel Shiv Sena lawmakers, the apex court on Monday kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

A victory for Balasaheb Thackeray’s Hindutva, says Shinde

Sanjay Raut should use words carefully, says Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant

Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde, on Monday asked party leader Sanjay Raut to watch his mouth, a day after the latter’s “bodies without souls” remarks against the dissident MLAs camping in Guwahati caused a flutter.
Talking to reporters at the ‘Shakti Sthal’ memorial of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe here, Shrikant said Raut should be careful about the choice of words as he is also the father of someone and his family is watching his remarks.
“This is not the culture of Maharashtra. The state is watching the manner in which he is passing comments. This happens when one realises that power is slipping out of hand,” the MP said.

Maharashtra BJP’s core committee to meet today at 5pm

A timeline of the crisis

MVA firmly with Thackeray in government or opposition: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan

Closing ranks with beleaguered Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was strongly with the Shiv Sena “whether in the government or the opposition.” Chavan, a former Maharashtra Chief Minister, said the political crisis in Maharashtra was being orchestrated by the BJP from the national capital with the “misuse” of central investigative agencies.

This is not politics, this has now become a circus: Aaditya Thackeray on ED summon to Sanjay Raut

Aaditya Thackeray also slammed the rebel MLAs saying: “Those who ran away from here and are calling themselves rebels, if they wanted to rebel, they should’ve done it here. They should’ve resigned and contested election. The 2nd floor test would be when they sit before me, look me in the eye & say what did we do wrong.”

We are confident of winning. We have all love with us. Those who betray don’t win. Those who run away don’t win

– Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray

Manipur Shiv Sena chief stopped from meeting rebel MLAs; security tightened in hotel

President of the Shiv Sena in neighbouring Manipur, M Tombi Singh, came to meet the rebel legislators but he was not allowed. He said he wanted to tell them not to create a division in the party. Singh claimed that he had “some contacts with Mumbai” before coming to the hotel.

If anything illegal happens, you can always move this court

– Supreme Court while refusing to pass interim order on floor test

The apex court has asked Maharashtra deputy speaker to put on affidavit records of no-trust notice served upon him by rebel MLAs

SC refuses to pass any interim order on plea that there should not be any floor test in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly till July 11

Adequate security give to 39 rebel MLAs: Maha govt to SC

On request of providing security to 39 MLAs alleging threat, standing counsel of Maharashtra govt told the Supreme Court that adequate steps have already been taken and the state government will further ensure that no harm is caused to the life, liberty, or property of the MLAs.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and J B Pardiwala said,”we cannot pass that order as that would create unnecessary complications. If anything illegal happens, you (MVA) can always move SC.”

No floor test till resolution of disqualification issue: MVA govt

MVA government through Devadatt Kamat has said if the disqualification proceedings are put in abeyance, then there should not be any floor test in the assembly.

Supreme Court has extended time till July 12

SC has asked Maharashtra govt to ensure protection rebel MLAs or any citizen (meaning supporters of rebel MLAs). State govt undertook that it would take immediate and adequate measures to protect lives and properties of 39 rebel MLAs and their family members.

SC allows rebel MLAs to file a reply to the disqualification notice by July 11th, 5.30 pm

Supreme Court, in an interim direction, allows Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs to file a reply to the disqualification notice issued to them by Deputy Speaker by July 11th, 5.30 pm. Earlier, Deputy Speaker had granted them time to file a reply by today.

Supreme Court also issues notice to Shiv Sena leaders Ajay Chaudhary, Sunil Prabhu and asks them to file a reply within five days.

Supreme Court lists the plea for hearing on July 11th.

Supreme Court issues notice to Deputy Speaker, Secretary of Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, Centre and others on pleas filed by rebel MLAs against the disqualification notice issued by the Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal against Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel legislators.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs cite judgements in SC, say Uddhav Thackeray group is in ‘minority’ and ‘subverting’ state machinery

Supreme Court issues notice to Uddhav Thackeray govt over rebel MLAs petition: Media Report

Sena rebels cite Nabam Rebia verdict, say dy speaker not competent to decide disqualification plea if notice for his own removal pending

SC says 14 days is the time for Speaker to put up notice before the House

Senior Adv Rajeev Dhavan appearing for Dy Speaker says Speaker has rejected the notice saying its authenticity is not verified

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Uddhav Thackeray group, tells Supreme Court that Article 212 of the Constitution bars court’s scrutiny when the Speaker is deciding the issue. All internal management is barred from judicial scrutiny, he says.

Shiv Sena rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar slams Sanjay Raut

“Sanjay Raut is trying to finish the party on the orders of Sharad Pawar. NCP leaders would fire the gun using Raut’s shoulder… We won’t be finished, we won’t stop and won’t pull back until we take Maharashtra to new heights,” said Shiv Sena rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar.

Sanjay Raut says he won’t be able to appear before ED on Tuesday as he has to attend a meeting in Alibaug.

“I knew ED is going to summon me, I won’t kneel down. No matter what the rebel MLAs do, I’ll not go to Guwahati. I’m Balasaheb’s Shiv Sainik & I’ll stay with my party. I’ll not appear before ED tomorrow. I will seek time from ED, but will definitely go,” said Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.

Rebel minister’s supporters & Sena workers try to confront each other; cops intervene to avert clash

The supporters of rebel Maharashtra minister Rajendra Patil-Yadravkar, who is camping with the Eknath Shinde-led group in Guwahati, and some Shiv Sena workers came face to face with each other in Kolhapur district on Monday. However, police intervened and tried to keep the two groups away from each other to avoid a clash, a senior police official said. The supporters of Yadravkar, an independent MLA from Shirol in Kolhapur, came out to back him in Jaysingpur town, one of the supporters said. A group of Shiv Sena workers also tried to stage a protest near the spot.

Sena rebels cite Nabam Rebia verdict, say deputy Speaker not competent to decide disqualification plea if notice for his own removal pending

Dy Speaker has no authority to disqualify: Rebel MLAs in SC

Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for rebel MLAs, told the Supreme Court that the Dy Speaker has no authority to deal with the issue till the question of his removal is being decided. “What is sought to be done in this matter is undue haste, violation of principles of natural justice.”

Sanjay Raut’s brother denies being in touch with Eknath Shinde camp

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s brother, Sunil Raut, on Monday dismissed claims that he was in touch with rebel Eknath Shinde, stating that he was a staunch Shiv Sainik and will continue to work for the party till his last breath. Sunil Raut is a two-time MLA from Mumbai’s Vikhroli in Maharashtra. On Sunday, there were media reports that the rebel Eknath Shinde camp had contacted Sunil Raut and the latter might head towards Guwahati where the rebels has been putting up in hotel since Wednesday.

Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul appearing for Eknath Shinde and others says threats have been given to these MLAs and it was said that bodies of 40 MLAs will arrive back.

Kaul said Shinde & other MLAs didn’t approach HC was that “a minority of the legislative party is subverting the state machinery, attacking our houses. They’re saying that our dead bodies will return from Assam. The atmosphere is not conducive for us to exercise our rights in Mumbai”.

Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Eknath Shinde and others, told the Supreme court that they didn’t approach the High Court as Supreme Court had passed the order in many number of cases like floor test, disqualification.

Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul appearing for Eknath Shinde and others told the Supreme Court that the Deputy Speaker cannot proceed with the disqualification proceedings when the resolution seeking his removal is pending.

Supreme Court has asked Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde why he has not approached the High Court with his plea against disqualification notices issued to him and other rebel MLAs.

Hearing starts in Supreme Court on petitions filed by Shiv Sena rebel MLAs

SC is hearing on two pleas filed by Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde against the disqualification notices issued by the Dy Speaker against rebel MLAs. The plea also challenges the appointment of Ajay Chaudhary as the Shiv Sena’s legislative leader in the House. In another petition, rebel MLAs’ leader Shinde has saying lives of rebel MLAs are under serious threat from Sena cadre.

This is a conspiracy to stop me: Sanjay Raut on ED summons

“I just came to know that the ED has summoned me. Good ! There are big political developments in Maharashtra. We, Balasaheb’s Shivsainiks are fighting a big battle. This is a conspiracy to stop me. Even if you behead me, I won’t take the Guwahati route. Arrest me ! Jai Hind!,” Raut tweeted.

Portfolios of rebel MLAs reallocated

Eknath Shinde portfolios has been given to Subhash Desai while Gulbrao Patils’s portfolio is now with Anil Parab. Shankarrao Gadakh has been named new Agriculture Minister; earlier it was with Dada Bhuse. Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant’s portfolio is given to Aaditya Thackeray. Abdul Sattar’s Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development has gone to Prajakt Tanpure while Bacchu Kadu (independent) portfolios has been given to Aditi Tatkare.

Leader of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, Eknathrao S Shinde, moves SC saying lives of rebel MLAs are under serious threat from Sena cadre. He alleged that Sanjay Raut’s threat that “their bodies will come from Guwahati” means MVA govt is not in control of law and order in Maharashtra.

Reshuffles the departments of ministers in public interest: CMO

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reshuffled the departments of ministers so that the issues of public interest are not neglected or ignored, CMO said in a statement. Thackeray has handed over portfolios of nine ministers, who are camping in Guwahati, to other ministers.

Sanjay Raut should threaten other people but not us: Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena MP and son of Eknath Shinde

“It is not a rebellion but what the people of Maharashtra want. What does he (Sanjay Raut) mean by “bringing bodies from Guwahati”? This is not the culture of Maharashtra. He should threaten other people but not us,” Shrikant Shinde said.

Shiv Sena ready for both street & legal fight, says Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut’s wife received Rs 83 lakhs from HDIL promoters: ED

The ED is probing a money laundering case against jailed HDIL promoters, Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan has traced certain transactions linked to Raut’s wife, Varsha. According to the agency, investigation conducted so far revealed that around Rs 100 Crore were transferred from HDIL to the account of the arrested accused, Pravin Raut. The probe has revealed that during 2010 part of the alleged proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 83 lakhs was received by Varsha Raut, wife of Sanjay Raut directly/ indirectly from Madhuri, wife of Pravin Raut. This amount was allegedly utlised by Raut for purchase of a flat in Dadar. It is also revealed that after initiation of ED investigation the amount of Rs 55 Lakhs was transferred by Raut to Madhuri Raut. The ED has attached the flat and 8 land parcels in Alibaug, a getaway on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on June 28

Raut has been summoned in connection with the probe into the HDIL case. Raut has been summoned for Tuesday.

Shiv Sena’s newly-appointed Legislature Party leader Ajay Choudhari arrives at Vidhan Bhavan

Supreme Court to hear today the plea against the appointment of Ajay Choudhari as Shiv Sena’s legislative leader in the House in place of Eknath Shinde.

MVA govt has no majority: Shinde in his petition

Eknath Shinde in his petition filed in Supreme court has said that Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has lost the majority in the house as 38 of the members of the Shiv Sena Legislature Party have withdrawn their support thus bringing it below the majority in the house.

Supporters of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde gather outside his residence in Thane