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Maharashtra crisis: Disqualification notice issued to rebel MLAs, Raut warns of strict action | Top updates

As the political situation in Maharashtra worsens, the Shiv Sena has convened a crucial meeting of the party's national executive committee for today. Here are the top developments from the crisis.

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Mumbai, First Published Jun 25, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

The Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly has issued a disqualification notice to 16 dissident Shiv Sena MLAs from the Eknath Shinde camp who are currently in Guwahati, Assam. Furthermore, all 16 MLAs who have received disqualification notices must file written responses by June 27.

Shiv Sena senior leader Sanjay Raut stated of the steps that will be done, "People will be interested in learning what actions will be taken against individuals who have left the party by the evening. The efforts of CM Uddhav Thackeray is excellent. Under his guidance, we shall all fight the elections."

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Here are top updates from the crisis: 

  • The important thing is that we will not forget the betrayal done by rebel Shiv Sena MLAs. We (Shiv Sena) will win for sure: Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray
  • "We are still in Shiv Sena, there's misunderstanding that we've left the party. We've just separated our faction. We've 2-3rd majority to follow the path we wanted. Our new leader chosen by majority. They didn't have more than 16-17 MLAs," said Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar. He further said recognition should be given to the faction, if it isn't given, we'll go to court and prove our existence and numbers. "We've numbers, but we respect CM Uddhav Thackeray, we won't speak against him. We must follow the path on which we fought Assembly elections," he added.
  • "We've passed 6 resolutions & have decided Shiv Sena will follow Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray & won't compromise with ideology of a united Maharashtra," said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. He further said strict action to be taken against those who have betrayed the party. CM Thackeray has the authority to take action against those who left.
  • "People will come to know what actions will be taken against those who have left the party by the evening. The work that CM Uddhav Thackeray has done is commendable. We will all fight the elections under his leadership," Raut added. 
  • Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly issues disqualification notice to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp currently staying in Guwahati, Assam. Further, all the 16 MLAs to whom the disqualification notice has been issued are supposed to file their written replies by Monday, 27th June.
  • A meeting of Eknath Shinde group is underway at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam. The next course of action is being discussed in the meeting.
  • Mumbai Police imposes Section 144 CrPC in Mumbai city.
  • Until it gets legal authorization from Speaker, such type of groups will not be authorised: Maharashtra Congress leader Ashok Chavan on 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp'
  • Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp: Former MoS Home and rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar
  • Shiv Sena Assam state unit chief Ram Narayan Singh writes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde to come back with CM Uddhav Thackeray.
  • "We haven't thought about forming Govt. We'll see what happens in time to come. About Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut saying that they'll show majority, so many MLAs have left you --- 37 from Shiv Sena & 7-8 Independent. How can you say that?," said Ramdas Athawale.
  • No MLA's security has been withdrawn. Keeping in view the prevailing situation, the Home Department has decided to provide security at the residence of MLAs to keep their families safe: Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil
  • Shiv Sena workers vandalise office of the party's MLA Tanaji Sawant in Balaji area of Katraj, Pune. Sawant is one of the rebel MLAs from the state and is currently camping in Guwahati, Assam.
  • Mumbai Police issues a high alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city. It has been directed that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.
  • The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in Shiv Sena Bhavan, and Thackeray, who has contracted Covid, will participate electronically. Thackeray called a meeting of district leaders on Friday, telling them that the renegade MLAs sought to "destroy the party."
  • According to ANI, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has called a meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati to discuss future tactics.
  • The Deputy Speaker is expected to serve notices on sixteen MLAs who have joined rebel leader Eknath Shinde today. The names of these dissident MLAs have already been forwarded to the Maharashtra Assembly deputy speaker in order to initiate disqualification proceedings against them.

Also Read: 'Were fed up, felt insulted': Rebel MLAs write an emotional letter to Uddhav Thackeray

  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray stated that when he detected discontent among MLAs a few days ago, he phoned Eknath Shinde and ordered him to do his job of leading the Shiv Sena forward. "He (Eknath Shinde) informed me that the NCP-Congress is attempting to demolish us, and that MLAs want us to join the BJP. I ordered him to bring any MLAs who wanted it to me," stated Thackeray.
  • "Tell me if you believe I'm incompetent and incapable of leading the party. You may inform me when I'm ready to leave the party. You've always respected me because Balasaheb said so. If you think I am incompetent, I am willing to leave the party right now," Uddhav Thackeray stated this while addressing the Sena Bhawan gathering through video conference.

Also Read: Maha Mutiny: Shinde Sena faction's show of strength in Assam hotel

  • "Today, the Congress and the NCP are backing us, as are Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi. However, our own people have betrayed us. We supplied tickets to folks who had no chance of winning and made them winners. Those individuals have betrayed us today," according to Uddhav Thackeray.
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