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<p>It's election season in India as the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand recently voted in assembly polls. The election for 288 seats in Maharashtra was held in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand voted in two phases – November 13 and November 20 – for a total of 81 assembly seats.</p>

<p>The counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand began at 8:00 am local time on Saturday (Nov 23). The counting of votes also began for 48 assembly and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These elections come months after the Lok Sabha election was held in India, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious, and formed the central government for a third consecutive term.</p>

<h3><strong>Here's a look at the latest updates from the assembly election&nbsp;results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand:</strong></h3>

<h3><strong>Maharashtra:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Latest trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) show that the NDA-led Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in Maharashtra. The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP- Ajit Pawar faction), and other smaller parties.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>ECI trends showed that the Mahayuti has crossed the 145-seat majority mark in Maharashtra as it is leading in over 210 seats. The alliance has won 10 seats so far.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde&nbsp;expressed his gratitude to the voters and thanked the party workers for expected win.</p>

<p>&gt;&nbsp;"I thank all the workers of Mahayuti. PM Modi, Amit Shah bhai, Nadda ji - all supported us. They gave priority to Maharashtra. I am proud that I have been proven right about what I had said that we will win 200 seats. We (Mahayuti) fought like a team...," Chief Minister Shinde said.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, meanwhile, is trailing as it is leading in just a little over 50 assembly seats.&nbsp;The MVA comprises the Congress, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Till now, the MVA has only won one seat.</p>

<h3><strong>Jharkhand:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Latest trends from the ECI showed that the INDIA bloc is leading in Jharkhand. The INDIA bloc comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) along with smaller parties.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Trends show that the INDIA bloc is leading with&nbsp;57&nbsp;seats in Jharkhand, crossing the majority mark of 40 seats.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>The BJP-led NDA, meanwhile, is trailing as it has secured lead in over 21&nbsp;seats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Reacting to the trends, Union Minister and BJP leader Sanjay Seth expressed confidence that the BJP will fight back and maintain its lead in Jharkhand.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; "</strong>...Jharkhand has 81 seats and Maharashtra has 288 seats. The scope is greater there. We have 81 seats, so the scope is less. But I can confidently say that as the sun goes up, the gap will increase...I can confidently say that the wave of change that was seen in Jharkhand - corruption, vote jihad, shattering of the dreams of youth, atrocities of women in 5 years," Union Minister Seth told the news agency ANI.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It's election season in India as the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand recently voted in assembly polls. The election for 288 seats in Maharashtra was held in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand voted in two phases – November 13 and November 20 – for a total of 81 assembly seats.

It's election season in India as the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand recently voted in assembly polls. The election for 288 seats in Maharashtra was held in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand voted in two phases – November 13 and November 20 – for a total of 81 assembly seats. The counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand began at 8:00 am local time on Saturday (Nov 23). The counting of votes also began for 48 assembly and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states. These elections come months after the Lok Sabha election was held in India, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious, and formed the central government for a third consecutive term. Here's a look at the latest updates from the assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand: Maharashtra: > Latest trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) show that the NDA-led Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in Maharashtra. The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP- Ajit Pawar faction), and other smaller parties. Click here to follow all updates on vote counting in Maharashtra > ECI trends showed that the Mahayuti has crossed the 145-seat majority mark in Maharashtra as it is leading in over 210 seats. The alliance has won 10 seats so far. > Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his gratitude to the voters and thanked the party workers for expected win. > "I thank all the workers of Mahayuti. PM Modi, Amit Shah bhai, Nadda ji - all supported us. They gave priority to Maharashtra. I am proud that I have been proven right about what I had said that we will win 200 seats. We (Mahayuti) fought like a team...," Chief Minister Shinde said. #WATCH | Mumbai | Mahayuti is set to form the govt in the state, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "I thank all the workers of Mahayuti. PM Modi, Amit Shah bhai, Nadda ji - all supported us. They gave priority to Maharashtra. I am proud that I have been proven right about what I… pic.twitter.com/0D7YrVnkOx — ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024 × > The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, meanwhile, is trailing as it is leading in just a little over 50 assembly seats. The MVA comprises the Congress, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). > Till now, the MVA has only won one seat. Jharkhand: > Latest trends from the ECI showed that the INDIA bloc is leading in Jharkhand. The INDIA bloc comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) along with smaller parties. > Trends show that the INDIA bloc is leading with 57 seats in Jharkhand, crossing the majority mark of 40 seats. #WATCH | #JharkhandAssemblyElection2024 | Ranchi: MoS Defence and BJP MP Sanjay Seth says, "...Jharkhand has 81 seats and Maharashtra has 288 seats. The scope is greater there. We have 81 seats, so the scope is less. But I can confidently say that as the sun goes up, gap will… pic.twitter.com/2lOMvHRFsr — ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024 × > The BJP-led NDA, meanwhile, is trailing as it has secured lead in over 21 seats. Click here to follow all updates on vote counting in Jharkhand > Reacting to the trends, Union Minister and BJP leader Sanjay Seth expressed confidence that the BJP will fight back and maintain its lead in Jharkhand. > "...Jharkhand has 81 seats and Maharashtra has 288 seats. The scope is greater there. We have 81 seats, so the scope is less. But I can confidently say that as the sun goes up, the gap will increase...I can confidently say that the wave of change that was seen in Jharkhand - corruption, vote jihad, shattering of the dreams of youth, atrocities of women in 5 years," Union Minister Seth told the news agency ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly polls in India: Mahayuti set for landslide win in Maharashtra; INDIA bloc cross majority in J'khand

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<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Oct 20) announced its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra legislative elections. The state assembly has a total of 288 seats, and the BJP plans to contest 151 of them.</p>

<p>One of the key candidates in the first list is Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who will be running from his traditional constituency, Nagpur South West. State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been nominated from Kamthi.</p>

<p>The list also features Nitesh Rane, son of senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane. He will be contesting from Kankavli, the seat he currently holds in the assembly.</p>

<p>Other notable names in the list include former state president Chandrakant Patil, who will contest from Kothrud, Ram Kadam from Ghatkopar West, Shweta Mahale Patil from Chikli, and Vijaykumar Gavit from Nandurbar (ST).</p>

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<p>Thirteen women candidates are also on the list. Among them is Shrijaya Chavan, the daughter of former Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who joined BJP earlier this year. She will be contesting from Bhokar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Mumbai, Ram Kadam will contest from Ghatkopar West, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar from Vandre West, Rahul Narwekar from Colaba, and Mangal Prabhat Lodha from Malabar Hill.</p>

<h2><strong>Mumbai polls schedule</strong></h2>

<p>Maharashtra's Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with vote counting to take place on November 23. The BJP is aiming to retain power in the state in alliance with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's NCP.</p>

<p>The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will be up against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes Congress, the NCP(SP), and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction. The MVA is hoping to replicate its success from the Lok Sabha elections, where it won 31 out of the 48 seats in Maharashtra.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Oct 20) announced its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra legislative elections. The state assembly has a total of 288 seats, and the BJP plans to contest 151 of them.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Oct 20) announced its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra legislative elections. The state assembly has a total of 288 seats, and the BJP plans to contest 151 of them. One of the key candidates in the first list is Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who will be running from his traditional constituency, Nagpur South West. State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been nominated from Kamthi. The list also features Nitesh Rane, son of senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane. He will be contesting from Kankavli, the seat he currently holds in the assembly. Other notable names in the list include former state president Chandrakant Patil, who will contest from Kothrud, Ram Kadam from Ghatkopar West, Shweta Mahale Patil from Chikli, and Vijaykumar Gavit from Nandurbar (ST). Also read: IndiGo, Vistara flights receive bomb threats; over 70 hoax calls so far Thirteen women candidates are also on the list. Among them is Shrijaya Chavan, the daughter of former Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who joined BJP earlier this year. She will be contesting from Bhokar. In Mumbai, Ram Kadam will contest from Ghatkopar West, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar from Vandre West, Rahul Narwekar from Colaba, and Mangal Prabhat Lodha from Malabar Hill. Mumbai polls schedule Maharashtra's Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with vote counting to take place on November 23. The BJP is aiming to retain power in the state in alliance with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's NCP. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will be up against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes Congress, the NCP(SP), and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction. The MVA is hoping to replicate its success from the Lok Sabha elections, where it won 31 out of the 48 seats in Maharashtra. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra assembly polls: Fadnavis, Bawankule among big names

<p>Minutes before the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the dates of Assembly elections in Maharashtra on Tuesday (Oct 15), Chief Minister&nbsp;Eknath Shinde announced a Diwali bonus for government employees, kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shinde said all employees of the civic body,&nbsp;Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will receive a bonus of Rs 28,000 ($333). Meanwhile, the state kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers would receive Rs 3,000 more than what they received last year. Notably,&nbsp;on November 8 last year, Shinde had announced a Rs 26,000 bonus for the employees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After the discussion between the Chief Minister and Municipal Corporation Commissioner, for Diwali – 2024, it has been announced to give the following Gratuity Grants to Municipal Corporation Officers/Employees,” a press statement by BMC said.</p>

<p>The announcement was cleverly planned as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force immediately once election dates are declared and remains in force till the results are announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, MCC&nbsp;is a set of guidelines by the ECI that spells out how political parties and candidates must conduct themselves during the election campaign and polling.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Election Commission Of India Announces Dates For Maharashtra and Jharkhand Polls</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Maharashtra election dates</strong></h2>

<p>Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar during a media briefing on Tuesday announced that the western Indian state would go to polls in a single phase on November 20, with the results set to be announced on November 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last date for filing nominations is October 29 while the candidates can withdraw their names&nbsp;till November 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/poll-body-eci-dismisses-congress-claims-of-evm-tampering-in-haryana-elections-says-cant-be-hacked-767748"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Poll body ECI dismisses Congress claims of EVM tampering in Haryana elections, says 'can't be hacked'</strong></a></p>

<p>The voters will be casting their ballot for candidates on 288 Assembly seats. The majority mark is 145 with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently having 103 MLAs in the Vidhan Sabha. The saffron party is in coalition with Shinde's Shiv Sena&nbsp;which has 40 MLAss and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) which has 43 legislators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition alliance in the state is called the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) and comprises Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (Sharad Pawar).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Minutes before the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the dates of Assembly elections in Maharashtra on Tuesday (Oct 15), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a Diwali bonus for government employees, kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers.

Minutes before the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the dates of Assembly elections in Maharashtra on Tuesday (Oct 15), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a Diwali bonus for government employees, kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers. Shinde said all employees of the civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will receive a bonus of Rs 28,000 ($333). Meanwhile, the state kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers would receive Rs 3,000 more than what they received last year. Notably, on November 8 last year, Shinde had announced a Rs 26,000 bonus for the employees. "After the discussion between the Chief Minister and Municipal Corporation Commissioner, for Diwali – 2024, it has been announced to give the following Gratuity Grants to Municipal Corporation Officers/Employees,” a press statement by BMC said. The announcement was cleverly planned as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force immediately once election dates are declared and remains in force till the results are announced. Notably, MCC is a set of guidelines by the ECI that spells out how political parties and candidates must conduct themselves during the election campaign and polling. Watch | Election Commission Of India Announces Dates For Maharashtra and Jharkhand Polls Maharashtra election dates Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar during a media briefing on Tuesday announced that the western Indian state would go to polls in a single phase on November 20, with the results set to be announced on November 23. The last date for filing nominations is October 29 while the candidates can withdraw their names till November 4. Also read | Poll body ECI dismisses Congress claims of EVM tampering in Haryana elections, says 'can't be hacked' The voters will be casting their ballot for candidates on 288 Assembly seats. The majority mark is 145 with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently having 103 MLAs in the Vidhan Sabha. The saffron party is in coalition with Shinde's Shiv Sena which has 40 MLAss and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) which has 43 legislators. The opposition alliance in the state is called the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) and comprises Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (Sharad Pawar). (With inputs from agencies)

Clever or foul? Maharashtra CM declares Diwali bonus for govt employees before election date announcement

<p>Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on Sunday. Salman was accompanied by his sister Arpita Khan.&nbsp;<br />
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Shinde shared several photos from the superstar's visit on Instagram on Sunday, September 15.<br />
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In the photos shared by Shinde, Salman can been in a blue shirt and matching jeans as he folded his hands in prayers in front of the idol. Another photo has Shinde presenting Salman with a bouquet and a colourful shawl. Arpita, too was offered a bouquet and a shawl.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, a video from a <em>visarjan</em> (idol immersion) ceremony went viral, showing the entire Khan family, including Arpita Khan, her actor-husband Aayush Sharma, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Arhaan, Nirvaan, and Alizeh Agnihotri, among others, dancing joyfully during the ceremony. Arpita and Aayush hosted Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home on Sunday, September 8.<br />
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On the work front, Salman will be next seen in AR Murugadoss' Sikandar. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. Sikandar is set for an Eid 2025 release.&nbsp;</p>


Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on Sunday. Salman was accompanied by his sister Arpita Khan.

Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on Sunday. Salman was accompanied by his sister Arpita Khan. Shinde shared several photos from the superstar's visit on Instagram on Sunday, September 15. In the photos shared by Shinde, Salman can been in a blue shirt and matching jeans as he folded his hands in prayers in front of the idol. Another photo has Shinde presenting Salman with a bouquet and a colourful shawl. Arpita, too was offered a bouquet and a shawl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) × Earlier, a video from a visarjan (idol immersion) ceremony went viral, showing the entire Khan family, including Arpita Khan, her actor-husband Aayush Sharma, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Arhaan, Nirvaan, and Alizeh Agnihotri, among others, dancing joyfully during the ceremony. Arpita and Aayush hosted Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home on Sunday, September 8. On the work front, Salman will be next seen in AR Murugadoss' Sikandar. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. Sikandar is set for an Eid 2025 release.

Salman Khan visits Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s residence for Ganesh Chaturthi

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.</p>

<p>Shinde claimed that this was part of a broader scheme to undermine the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and possibly entice its MLAs to join the MVA alliance.</p>

<p>"This is what I feel sad about. They had planned everything. I had objected when they said they would arrest Devendra Fadnavis, which could have put the BJP on the back foot, and potentially their MLAs could have joined Maha Vikas Aghadi," Shinde said during an interview with ANI.</p>

<p>Despite his objections, Shinde noted that the MVA leadership was determined to move forward with their plan, which they justified as retaliation for alleged BJP misconduct.</p>

<p>“It was a case of urban land selling. They planned to implicate me as well in that case. I had some suspicions as I heard about it from some officers but when I became the Chief Minister, I got to know about their full planning,” Shinde said.</p>

<p>Shinde also criticised former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray for allowing undue interference from his family members in government matters.</p>

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<p>“His interference didn’t bother me, but then his family members started interfering, which wasn’t fair,” he said, adding that Thackeray’s behaviour had become increasingly erratic, leaving him puzzled and saddened.</p>

<p>Shinde said that Raj Thackeray had been unfairly sidelined despite his dedication to the party, which he implied was contrary to Balasaheb Thackeray’s wishes.</p>

<p>"BabaSaheb Thackeray ki icchha nhi thi ki Raj Thackeray jaye (Bala sahab Thackeray's never wanted that Raj Thackeray to leave them)," Shinde said.</p>

<p>When asked about Raj Thackeray’s absence from the coalition, CM Shinde responded, "he is with us."</p>

<p>"In the previous Lok Sabha, he came to our stage. If we are not fighting together then he is not against us either. There is still time. I mean, he (Raj Thackeray) deserved it at that time. They were the ones who were working," he said.</p>

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Shinde claimed that this was part of a broader scheme to undermine the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and possibly entice its MLAs to join the MVA alliance. "This is what I feel sad about. They had planned everything. I had objected when they said they would arrest Devendra Fadnavis, which could have put the BJP on the back foot, and potentially their MLAs could have joined Maha Vikas Aghadi," Shinde said during an interview with ANI. Despite his objections, Shinde noted that the MVA leadership was determined to move forward with their plan, which they justified as retaliation for alleged BJP misconduct. “It was a case of urban land selling. They planned to implicate me as well in that case. I had some suspicions as I heard about it from some officers but when I became the Chief Minister, I got to know about their full planning,” Shinde said. Shinde also criticised former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray for allowing undue interference from his family members in government matters. Also read: Indian Coast Guard Chief Dir Gen Rakesh Pal passes away “His interference didn’t bother me, but then his family members started interfering, which wasn’t fair,” he said, adding that Thackeray’s behaviour had become increasingly erratic, leaving him puzzled and saddened. Shinde said that Raj Thackeray had been unfairly sidelined despite his dedication to the party, which he implied was contrary to Balasaheb Thackeray’s wishes. "BabaSaheb Thackeray ki icchha nhi thi ki Raj Thackeray jaye (Bala sahab Thackeray's never wanted that Raj Thackeray to leave them)," Shinde said. When asked about Raj Thackeray’s absence from the coalition, CM Shinde responded, "he is with us." "In the previous Lok Sabha, he came to our stage. If we are not fighting together then he is not against us either. There is still time. I mean, he (Raj Thackeray) deserved it at that time. They were the ones who were working," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Eknath Shinde reveals MVA government's arrest plot against Fadnavis to undermine BJP

<p>Officials have announced that the license of a Mumbai bar from which the BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah allegedly bought four beer bottles before hitting a couple on their bike last Sunday has been temporarily suspended.</p>

<p>According to police sources, Mihir Shah was "heavily drunk... and on a joyride" when the tragic crash that claimed the life of the woman on the bike happened.</p>

<p>Mihir and his driver bought beer from Sai Prasad Bar in Malad and drank it inside the car after leaving a Juhu bar where he had been drinking with friends.</p>

<p>According to police sources, the bar's license has been suspended since they served the accused after the deadline. When the officials searched the premises, they discovered that the security camera footage had been wiped out.</p>

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<p>Mihir Shah and three friends had consumed 12 glasses of 60 ml whiskey at the Vice-Global Tapas Club in Juhu before he headed to the Malad Club for round two.</p>

<p>They left the bar at 11:00 pm. The bar, which was partially demolished for serving liquor to 24-year-old Shah, who is underage, claimed he used a fake ID saying he was 27.</p>

<p>The accused Mihir Shah is the son of politician Rajesh Shah, who is a member of the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</p>

<p>Police in Mumbai's Worli area said that the 24-year-old was driving the BMW which hit 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa and injured her husband Pradeep. The couple was riding their two-wheeler. Mihir's driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, was also present in the car.</p>

<p>CCTV footage shows that after the collision, Nakhwa was dragged for 1.5 km before the BMW stopped. The police said the footage also revealed that Shah switched seats with Bidawat, removed the woman's body from under the car, and left it on the road before driving away.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Officials have announced that the license of a Mumbai bar from which the BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah allegedly bought four beer bottles before hitting a couple on their bike last Sunday has been temporarily suspended.

Officials have announced that the license of a Mumbai bar from which the BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah allegedly bought four beer bottles before hitting a couple on their bike last Sunday has been temporarily suspended. According to police sources, Mihir Shah was "heavily drunk... and on a joyride" when the tragic crash that claimed the life of the woman on the bike happened. Mihir and his driver bought beer from Sai Prasad Bar in Malad and drank it inside the car after leaving a Juhu bar where he had been drinking with friends. According to police sources, the bar's license has been suspended since they served the accused after the deadline. When the officials searched the premises, they discovered that the security camera footage had been wiped out. Also read: Kerala: Sanitation worker's body found, after 3-day search in canal below railway tracks Mihir Shah and three friends had consumed 12 glasses of 60 ml whiskey at the Vice-Global Tapas Club in Juhu before he headed to the Malad Club for round two. They left the bar at 11:00 pm. The bar, which was partially demolished for serving liquor to 24-year-old Shah, who is underage, claimed he used a fake ID saying he was 27. The accused Mihir Shah is the son of politician Rajesh Shah, who is a member of the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Police in Mumbai's Worli area said that the 24-year-old was driving the BMW which hit 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa and injured her husband Pradeep. The couple was riding their two-wheeler. Mihir's driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, was also present in the car. CCTV footage shows that after the collision, Nakhwa was dragged for 1.5 km before the BMW stopped. The police said the footage also revealed that Shah switched seats with Bidawat, removed the woman's body from under the car, and left it on the road before driving away. (With inputs from agencies)

BMW hit-and-run: Bar that sold beer to accused Mihir Shah faces license suspension

<p>Rohit Sharma’s Team India have enjoyed a stellar last 36 hours after they returned to the nation on Thursday (July 4). The newly crowned champions of the T20 format on Friday were felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a brief ceremony held at his office in Mumbai. Rohit and Co got a fitting welcome from the Mumbai crowd on Thursday while they were earlier felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CM Shinde also announced a cash prize of INR 110 million ($1.32 million) for the members of the qinning squad.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Team India felicitated by CM Shinde</strong></h2>

<p>Having won the T20 World Cup and returned to Mumbai on Thursday, CM Eknath Shinde took time from his busy Assembly session to felicitate the Indian team. He was seen meeting with players including T20 World Cup-winning captain and local lad Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal and others. The felicitation saw the players being greeted with shawls and idols of Lord Ganesha. However, a few members were missing from the felicitation ceremony held by CM Shinde with them already leaving Mumbai.</p>

<p>One notable absentee was Virat Kohli, who was reported to have left for London overnight to be with his family.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-mothers-love-made-rohit-sharma-blush-upon-arrival-in-mumbai-watch-738240">How mother’s love made Rohit Sharma blush upon arrival in Mumbai – WATCH</a></p>

<h2><strong>Fitting reception for Team India</strong></h2>

<p>In a grand ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI officials felicitated Team India and its stars and handed a cheque of INR 1.25 billion ($15 million). Board Secretary Jay Shah, President Roger Binney, BCCI Vice President, Treasurer Ashish Shelar and others were present at the ceremony as Team India was welcomed with open arms. Players then went for a victory lap around the stadium handing out signed balls for the fans and showcasing the World Cup winning trophy.</p>

<p>Having arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday, Rohit Sharma and the rest of the Indian team visited the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi where they received a grand welcome. The players soon left for Mumbai from New Delhi with a huge ceremony planned at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was around 6 PM when Team India arrived in Mumbai with the T20 World Cup Trophy with high security on alert.</p>

<p>The team initially left the airport in buses before arriving near Marine Drive where they would get into an open-roof bus. The team enjoyed its drive with fans out in large numbers as they thronged the streets along Marine Drive. The open-roof bus then entered the Wankhede Stadium where the players&nbsp;got another warm welcome.</p>


Rohit Sharma’s Team India have enjoyed a stellar last 36 hours after they returned to the nation on Thursday (July 4). The newly crowned champions of the T20 format on Friday were felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a brief ceremony held at his office in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma’s Team India have enjoyed a stellar last 36 hours after they returned to the nation on Thursday (July 4). The newly crowned champions of the T20 format on Friday were felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a brief ceremony held at his office in Mumbai. Rohit and Co got a fitting welcome from the Mumbai crowd on Thursday while they were earlier felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CM Shinde also announced a cash prize of INR 110 million ($1.32 million) for the members of the qinning squad. # Live📡| 05-07-2024 📍वर्षा निवासस्थान, मुंबई 📹 जगज्जेत्या भारतीय क्रिकेट संघाचे वर्षा निवासस्थानी स्वागत https://t.co/TSiJXnHFzw — Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) July 5, 2024 × Team India felicitated by CM Shinde Having won the T20 World Cup and returned to Mumbai on Thursday, CM Eknath Shinde took time from his busy Assembly session to felicitate the Indian team. He was seen meeting with players including T20 World Cup-winning captain and local lad Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal and others. The felicitation saw the players being greeted with shawls and idols of Lord Ganesha. However, a few members were missing from the felicitation ceremony held by CM Shinde with them already leaving Mumbai. One notable absentee was Virat Kohli, who was reported to have left for London overnight to be with his family. ALSO READ | How mother’s love made Rohit Sharma blush upon arrival in Mumbai – WATCH Fitting reception for Team India In a grand ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI officials felicitated Team India and its stars and handed a cheque of INR 1.25 billion ($15 million). Board Secretary Jay Shah, President Roger Binney, BCCI Vice President, Treasurer Ashish Shelar and others were present at the ceremony as Team India was welcomed with open arms. Players then went for a victory lap around the stadium handing out signed balls for the fans and showcasing the World Cup winning trophy. Having arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday, Rohit Sharma and the rest of the Indian team visited the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi where they received a grand welcome. The players soon left for Mumbai from New Delhi with a huge ceremony planned at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was around 6 PM when Team India arrived in Mumbai with the T20 World Cup Trophy with high security on alert. The team initially left the airport in buses before arriving near Marine Drive where they would get into an open-roof bus. The team enjoyed its drive with fans out in large numbers as they thronged the streets along Marine Drive. The open-roof bus then entered the Wankhede Stadium where the players got another warm welcome.

Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup-winning squad felicitated by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

In the Indian state of Maharashtra, two videos have gone viral of youngsters, allegedly consuming drugs - one at an upscale bar in Pune and another inside a mall. The video sparked outrage in the city leading to the arrest of at least 14 people and suspension of five police personnel.

Pune bar case: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action; owner & manager among 14 held

Pune: 2 videos of drug consumption go viral, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra apartment on Tuesday. Security around his home was tightened as the CM arrived. The CM met Salman and his father Salim Khan, politician Baba Siddiqui and his son Zeeshan.</p>

<p>Shinde drove to Bandra and met the actor to assure him of tight security and stringent action in the firing case.</p>

<p>"The government is with you, I have told Salman Khan. Both the accused have been arrested. They will be interrogated. We will get to the root of the case. Nobody will be spared. Nobody should be targeted this way," Eknath Shinde told reporters.</p>

<p>"No gang or gang war will be allowed. We won't allow this to happen. We will finish (Lawrence) Bishnoi," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-salman-khan-house-firing-shooters-escorted-out-of-mumbai-airport-amid-heavy-security-711865">Salman Khan House Firing: Shooters escorted out of Mumbai airport amid heavy security</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier on Tuesday, the Gujarat Police arrested the two accused in the firing incident and handed them to the Mumbai Crime Branch. The accused identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21) were later presented before the court, and sent to custody till April 25.</p>

<p>Last Sunday at around 5 am, bike-borne men&nbsp;opened fire outside Salman's house. Though no one was injured in the shooting, Salman was inside the house with his family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi has taken responsibility for the incident in a social media post.&nbsp;Since the black buck killing case, which dates back to 1998, Bishnoi has issued several death threats to Salman and his family.&nbsp;Last year, Lawrence issued an open threat to Salman and asked him to issue a public apology for insulting his community by killing a blackbuck or face dire consequences.</p>

<p>Lawrence Bishnoi's gang is also suspected of having involvement in&nbsp;Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala's assassination.&nbsp;Anmol Bishnoi is currently absconding and was last spotted in Kenya in 2023. He reportedly escaped India with the help of a fake passport.</p>


Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra apartment on Tuesday. Security around his home was tightened as the CM arrived.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra apartment on Tuesday. Security around his home was tightened as the CM arrived. The CM met Salman and his father Salim Khan, politician Baba Siddiqui and his son Zeeshan. Shinde drove to Bandra and met the actor to assure him of tight security and stringent action in the firing case. "The government is with you, I have told Salman Khan. Both the accused have been arrested. They will be interrogated. We will get to the root of the case. Nobody will be spared. Nobody should be targeted this way," Eknath Shinde told reporters. "No gang or gang war will be allowed. We won't allow this to happen. We will finish (Lawrence) Bishnoi," he added. Also read: Salman Khan House Firing: Shooters escorted out of Mumbai airport amid heavy security Earlier on Tuesday, the Gujarat Police arrested the two accused in the firing incident and handed them to the Mumbai Crime Branch. The accused identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21) were later presented before the court, and sent to custody till April 25. Last Sunday at around 5 am, bike-borne men opened fire outside Salman's house. Though no one was injured in the shooting, Salman was inside the house with his family. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi has taken responsibility for the incident in a social media post. Since the black buck killing case, which dates back to 1998, Bishnoi has issued several death threats to Salman and his family. Last year, Lawrence issued an open threat to Salman and asked him to issue a public apology for insulting his community by killing a blackbuck or face dire consequences. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang is also suspected of having involvement in Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala's assassination. Anmol Bishnoi is currently absconding and was last spotted in Kenya in 2023. He reportedly escaped India with the help of a fake passport.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde meets Salman Khan after firing incident; says ‘will finish Lawrence Bishnoi’

Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Govinda joins Shiv Sena: Bollywood actor kicks off second innings in politics

<p>Political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with speculation surrounding a reported proposal from the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to Raj Thackeray, urging him to merge his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with Shiv Sena and assume its presidency. This move is seen as positioning&nbsp;Thackeray as the "natural heir" of late Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva legacy, as reported by The New Indian Express (TNIE) in an exclusive report.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP's strategic manoeuvre?</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi meeting between BJP leaders and Raj Thackeray extended beyond discussions on Lok Sabha seats, indicating potential major shifts in Maharashtra politics. The BJP is purportedly eyeing a long-term partnership with Raj Thackeray, aiming to benefit both parties in the state.</p>

<p>According to sources cited by TNIE, Thackeray&nbsp;was urged to merge MNS with the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He would then assume the presidency of the merged party, significantly boosting his influence in Maharashtra. Additionally, the BJP suggested Raj's involvement in campaigning for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) across all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra and in the state assembly, possibly leading to power-sharing arrangements.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-addresses-media-for-the-first-time-since-joining-bjp-my-birthplace-has-called-me-back-704099">Also read |&nbsp;Kangana Ranaut addresses media for the first time since joining BJP: My birthplace has called me back</a></p>

<p>While MNS leaders have refrained from official comments, many acknowledge the proposal for Raj to become the Sena president. However, they assert it is premature to provide a definitive response. Nonetheless, there is optimism about further meetings with the BJP.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly hesitant to hand over the Shiv Sena leadership to Raj Thackeray, fearing it may mark the end of his political career. Despite assurances from the BJP that Shinde will retain his position as CM regardless of the Lok Sabha election results, the proposal underscores the BJP's strategy to leverage Raj Thackeray to sway the Marathi vote bank.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Election 2024: Decoding BJP's fifth Lok Sabha candidates list</strong></p>

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<p>The reported proposal from the BJP to Raj Thackeray signifies a potential seismic shift in Maharashtra's political landscape. As speculation mounts and negotiations unfold, the outcome of these discussions could redefine the power dynamics in the state.</p>

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Political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with speculation surrounding a reported proposal from the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to Raj Thackeray, urging him to merge his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with Shiv Sena and assume its presidency.

Political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with speculation surrounding a reported proposal from the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to Raj Thackeray, urging him to merge his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with Shiv Sena and assume its presidency. This move is seen as positioning Thackeray as the "natural heir" of late Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva legacy, as reported by The New Indian Express (TNIE) in an exclusive report. BJP's strategic manoeuvre? The Delhi meeting between BJP leaders and Raj Thackeray extended beyond discussions on Lok Sabha seats, indicating potential major shifts in Maharashtra politics. The BJP is purportedly eyeing a long-term partnership with Raj Thackeray, aiming to benefit both parties in the state. According to sources cited by TNIE, Thackeray was urged to merge MNS with the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He would then assume the presidency of the merged party, significantly boosting his influence in Maharashtra. Additionally, the BJP suggested Raj's involvement in campaigning for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) across all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra and in the state assembly, possibly leading to power-sharing arrangements. Also read | Kangana Ranaut addresses media for the first time since joining BJP: My birthplace has called me back While MNS leaders have refrained from official comments, many acknowledge the proposal for Raj to become the Sena president. However, they assert it is premature to provide a definitive response. Nonetheless, there is optimism about further meetings with the BJP. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly hesitant to hand over the Shiv Sena leadership to Raj Thackeray, fearing it may mark the end of his political career. Despite assurances from the BJP that Shinde will retain his position as CM regardless of the Lok Sabha election results, the proposal underscores the BJP's strategy to leverage Raj Thackeray to sway the Marathi vote bank. Also watch | India Election 2024: Decoding BJP's fifth Lok Sabha candidates list The reported proposal from the BJP to Raj Thackeray signifies a potential seismic shift in Maharashtra's political landscape. As speculation mounts and negotiations unfold, the outcome of these discussions could redefine the power dynamics in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP is urging Raj Thackeray to merge MNS with Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde: Report

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar on Thursday extended an invitation to Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, and the two deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for lunch at his Baramati residence on Saturday when the state leadership will visit the constituency to inaugurate several developmental projects.

BJP 2nd round of talks on seat sharing in Maharashtra; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar today held that Eknath Shinde led faction was the real Shiv Sena when the rival faction emerged within the party on June 22, 2022. He has refused to disqualify any member from both the factions, led by Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray.

Maharashtra house speaker rules in the Sena vs Sena dispute

<p>In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray camp, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar has declared that faction led by state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the real Shiv Sena. Narvekar said that Shinde's claim was legitimate as majority of the party MLAs support him.</p>

<p>Narvekar read out the verdict on the issue of disqualification of 34 MLAs from the assembly. The speaker said that while deciding on the contesting claims made by both factions, it was necessary to consider party constitution which was passed in 1999. Uddhav Thackeray camp was insistent that an amended party constitution from the year 2018 should be considered. Narvekar said this was not possible as the amended constitution was not before the Election Commission of India (ECI).</p>

<p>He therefore said that Uddhav Thackeray, who holds the post of party president, did not have power to remove Eknath Shinde from the post of legislative party leader.</p>

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<h2><strong>Shinde's rebellion</strong></h2>

<p>The verdict from the legislative assembly speaker has come after 18 months of Eknath Shinde's rebellion against then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray which split Shiv Sena and ultimately brought down the state government formed after a coalition between Shiv Sena, Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party.</p>

<p>Eknath Shinde, who was a minister in Thackeray-led government, then joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with MLAs in his support and became chief minister of Maharashtra. BJP leader and former state CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed the post of deputy chief minister.</p>

<p>There was soon a tussle between Uddhav Thackeray and Shinde factions over which one was the real Shiv Sena and both camps filed cross-petitions against each other before the legislative assembly speaker.</p>

<p>In May last year, the Supreme Court of India directed speaker Rahul Narvekar to expeditiously decide the matter of disqualification of the MLAs.</p>

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<p>The Election Commission of India had awarded the name 'Shiv Sena' and the widely popular party symbol of 'bow and arrow' to the Shinde faction.</p>

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<p>The latest verdict by the legislative assembly speaker is likely to have impact on politics of Maharashtra and even India.</p>

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In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray camp, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar has declared that faction led by state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the real Shiv Sena.

In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray camp, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar has declared that faction led by state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the real Shiv Sena. Narvekar said that Shinde's claim was legitimate as majority of the party MLAs support him. Narvekar read out the verdict on the issue of disqualification of 34 MLAs from the assembly. The speaker said that while deciding on the contesting claims made by both factions, it was necessary to consider party constitution which was passed in 1999. Uddhav Thackeray camp was insistent that an amended party constitution from the year 2018 should be considered. Narvekar said this was not possible as the amended constitution was not before the Election Commission of India (ECI). He therefore said that Uddhav Thackeray, who holds the post of party president, did not have power to remove Eknath Shinde from the post of legislative party leader. Watch | India: New milestone for Kashmir's winter wonderland, over 1 million visitors visit Gulmarg × Shinde's rebellion The verdict from the legislative assembly speaker has come after 18 months of Eknath Shinde's rebellion against then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray which split Shiv Sena and ultimately brought down the state government formed after a coalition between Shiv Sena, Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party. Eknath Shinde, who was a minister in Thackeray-led government, then joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with MLAs in his support and became chief minister of Maharashtra. BJP leader and former state CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed the post of deputy chief minister. There was soon a tussle between Uddhav Thackeray and Shinde factions over which one was the real Shiv Sena and both camps filed cross-petitions against each other before the legislative assembly speaker. In May last year, the Supreme Court of India directed speaker Rahul Narvekar to expeditiously decide the matter of disqualification of the MLAs. Also Read | Severe cold in Delhi takes power consumption to all-time high The Election Commission of India had awarded the name 'Shiv Sena' and the widely popular party symbol of 'bow and arrow' to the Shinde faction. Also Read | India a pillar of stability, trusted friend: PM Modi at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 The latest verdict by the legislative assembly speaker is likely to have impact on politics of Maharashtra and even India. (With inputs from agencies)

Maharashtra Shiv Sena verdict: Assembly speaker says Eknath Shinde faction is the real party

In a big win for Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday ruled that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was legitimate as he had the support of majority party MLAs. He also ruled that the Shinde faction MLAs could not be disqualified as then Shiv Sena chief whip, Sunil Prabhu, had no authority to call the legislature meeting.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde split Shiv Sena, Shinde faction declared real Shiv Sena

<p>The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To ensure such incidents do not take place in the future, state’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the administration to double the public health expenditure and strengthen the health system especially in rural areas on war footing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chief Minister has also directed the officials to establish super-specialty hospitals in all the 34 districts of the state.</p>

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<p>The announcement came during a high-level meeting attended by the state’s Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, among other key officials.</p>

<p>The meeting also discussed the agenda of healthcare funding and recruitment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Chief Minister has directed to ensure the immediate purchase of medicines and equipment. All the district collectors have been empowered for expenditure from the planned funds for the purchase.</p>

<p>They should keep the life-saving drugs ready with themselves and no lack of availability will be tolerated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is an immediate need for new hospitals in at least 25 out of 34 districts.</p>

<p>Keeping that in mind, the Chief Minister has directed new, fully-equipped district hospitals to be established and the blueprint regarding it should be submitted in 15 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Considering, the healthcare demand, especially in government and public hospitals, the CM has directed the formation of nine new health circles in addition to the existing eight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Often, the government gets complaints regarding its hospitals being unhygienic, and lack of proper sanitation, to this, the CM has directed officials to conduct regular visits to ensure high standards of cleanliness.&nbsp;</p>

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The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system.

The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system. To ensure such incidents do not take place in the future, state’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the administration to double the public health expenditure and strengthen the health system especially in rural areas on war footing. The Chief Minister has also directed the officials to establish super-specialty hospitals in all the 34 districts of the state. Also read | India: 31 people, including infants, die within a day in Maharashtra hospital The announcement came during a high-level meeting attended by the state’s Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, among other key officials. The meeting also discussed the agenda of healthcare funding and recruitment. Also watch | Maharashtra: 24 patients, including 12 newborns die in state-run hospital × The Chief Minister has directed to ensure the immediate purchase of medicines and equipment. All the district collectors have been empowered for expenditure from the planned funds for the purchase. They should keep the life-saving drugs ready with themselves and no lack of availability will be tolerated. There is an immediate need for new hospitals in at least 25 out of 34 districts. Keeping that in mind, the Chief Minister has directed new, fully-equipped district hospitals to be established and the blueprint regarding it should be submitted in 15 days. Considering, the healthcare demand, especially in government and public hospitals, the CM has directed the formation of nine new health circles in addition to the existing eight. Often, the government gets complaints regarding its hospitals being unhygienic, and lack of proper sanitation, to this, the CM has directed officials to conduct regular visits to ensure high standards of cleanliness. The draft of the ‘New Healthcare Vision 2035’, should be prepared in the next 15 days, as per the direction of the CM to the concerned officials. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23). This comes as nearly 60 people are still missing, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the landslide</strong></h2>

<p>The landslide occurred in Raigad district’s Irshalwadi village on July 19 amid torrential rains in the region at around 11:00 pm (local time). The village is situated on a hill slope under Khalapur tehsil which is located around 80 kilometres from the Indian financial capital city of &nbsp;Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Irshalwadi village is said to be home to at least 225 people out of which, more than 80&nbsp;managed to escape.</p>

<h2><strong>Search and rescue operations called off</strong></h2>

<p>At least 228 people have been affected by the landslide, according to state minister Uday Samant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Addressing a press conference, Samant, who is also the guardian minister of Raigad, said that the decision to call off the search and rescue operations was taken after consulting the district administration and other concerned authorities, as well as local residents.</p>

<p>According to officials, 27 bodies have been recovered from the debris by the NDRF and other social organisations who were engaged in relief and rescue work for four days now. However, nobody was found from the debris on Sunday, reported the Indian media citing officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the bodies of 12 men, 10 women and four children are yet to be identified, according to the officials. They added that nine members of a family had perished in the disaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The landslide also caused around 17 of the 48 houses in the village, which is at least an hour away from a motorable road, to be fully or partially buried due to the debris, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Indian minister Samant has said that those affected will be given houses by the City and Industrial Development Corporation. He added that in a bid to avoid future tragedies, five villages will be rehabilitated and a total of 20 villages will be surveyed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maharashtra CM to ‘adopt’ children</strong></h2>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will “adopt” the 22 children who have lost their parents due to the Irshalwadi landslide, said the state’s legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The &nbsp;Shrikant Shinde Foundation, an NGO run by the CM’s son and member of parliament Dr Shrikant Shinde, will adopt and bear their education and other expenses till they attain adulthood. “Several children who were at the ashram schools have lost their parents. These children are in the age group of 2 to 15 years,” said Dr Shinde, in a statement on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “Taking this into consideration, Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation has decided to support all the children who have been orphaned in the Irshalwadi landslide.”&nbsp;</p>

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Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23).

Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23). This comes as nearly 60 people are still missing, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official. About the landslide The landslide occurred in Raigad district’s Irshalwadi village on July 19 amid torrential rains in the region at around 11:00 pm (local time). The village is situated on a hill slope under Khalapur tehsil which is located around 80 kilometres from the Indian financial capital city of Mumbai. Irshalwadi village is said to be home to at least 225 people out of which, more than 80 managed to escape. Search and rescue operations called off At least 228 people have been affected by the landslide, according to state minister Uday Samant. ALSO READ | India: Death toll from landslide in Maharashtra climbs to 26 Addressing a press conference, Samant, who is also the guardian minister of Raigad, said that the decision to call off the search and rescue operations was taken after consulting the district administration and other concerned authorities, as well as local residents. According to officials, 27 bodies have been recovered from the debris by the NDRF and other social organisations who were engaged in relief and rescue work for four days now. However, nobody was found from the debris on Sunday, reported the Indian media citing officials. Additionally, the bodies of 12 men, 10 women and four children are yet to be identified, according to the officials. They added that nine members of a family had perished in the disaster. The landslide also caused around 17 of the 48 houses in the village, which is at least an hour away from a motorable road, to be fully or partially buried due to the debris, as per media reports. Meanwhile, Indian minister Samant has said that those affected will be given houses by the City and Industrial Development Corporation. He added that in a bid to avoid future tragedies, five villages will be rehabilitated and a total of 20 villages will be surveyed. Maharashtra CM to ‘adopt’ children Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will “adopt” the 22 children who have lost their parents due to the Irshalwadi landslide, said the state’s legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, on Saturday. ALSO READ | Mumbai police receive call about RDX-laden tanker going from city to Goa with two Pak nationals The Shrikant Shinde Foundation, an NGO run by the CM’s son and member of parliament Dr Shrikant Shinde, will adopt and bear their education and other expenses till they attain adulthood. “Several children who were at the ashram schools have lost their parents. These children are in the age group of 2 to 15 years,” said Dr Shinde, in a statement on Twitter. He added, “Taking this into consideration, Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation has decided to support all the children who have been orphaned in the Irshalwadi landslide.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In Pics | Maharashtra politics: From Fadnavis to Thackarey to Shinde, with some 'Pawar' play

<p>Supreme Court of India on Thursday (May 11) refused to grant relief to the Uddhav Thackeray camp in the former Shiv Sena chief’s battle against Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Shinde, once a prominent figure in Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray, revolted against him last year. He found support from a large number of Shiv Sena's Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Thackeray subsequently resigned and Shinde became chief minister with the support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Election Commission of India (ECI) has already ruled that the Shinde faction can use the name Shiv Sena and the famous 'bow and arrow' symbol of the party.</p>

<p>"Relief could have been provided if he [Thackeray] had not resigned and faced the floor test. Governor should not have called for the trust vote but because Uddhav Thackeray resigned, Governor was justified in calling Eknath Shinde in forming the government," said Supreme Court on Thursday.<br />
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In a unanimous verdict on a batch of pleas related to the political crisis that led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Thackeray following a revolt by the Eknath Shinde faction, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and comprising&nbsp;Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha&nbsp;said that it could not&nbsp;quash the resignation tendered by Thackeray.<br />
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It made clear that had Thackeray not resigned, the Supreme Court could have reinstated him but the court can't quash a resignation.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court on March 17 had reserved its verdict.&nbsp;The bench noted that the petitioners argued for restoring the status quo ante, however, Thackeray did not face the floor test.</p>

<h2><strong>Former Maharashtra governor erred, says Supreme Court</strong></h2>

<p>The top court held that the Maharashtra Governor erred in concluding that Uddhav Thackeray had lost the majority in the House.</p>

<p>The bench said the lack of security to MLAs (Eknath Shinde faction) is not a reason to conclude that a government has fallen and it was nothing, but an extraneous reason to be relied upon by the Governor.</p>

<p>The top court said the Governor had no objective material to doubt the confidence of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and to call for a floor test.</p>

<p>The bench noted that Devendra Fadanvis and independent MLAs also didn't move a no confidence motion and the Governor's exercise of discretion was not in accordance with the law.</p>

<p>The bench said neither the Constitution nor the law empowers the Governor to enter the political arena and play a role either in inter-party or intra-party disputes.<br />
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The apex court also referred the 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict by a five-judge constitution bench, which relates to the power of speaker on disqualification of MLAs, to a larger bench of seven judges.<br />
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The court pronounced its judgment on the political crisis in Maharashtra in connection with the rebellion by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other MLAs, leading to the fall of Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Uddhav Thackeray.</p>

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Supreme Court of India on Thursday (May 11) refused to grant relief to the Uddhav Thackeray camp in the former Shiv Sena chief’s battle against Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Supreme Court of India on Thursday (May 11) refused to grant relief to the Uddhav Thackeray camp in the former Shiv Sena chief’s battle against Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Shinde, once a prominent figure in Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray, revolted against him last year. He found support from a large number of Shiv Sena's Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Thackeray subsequently resigned and Shinde became chief minister with the support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission of India (ECI) has already ruled that the Shinde faction can use the name Shiv Sena and the famous 'bow and arrow' symbol of the party. "Relief could have been provided if he [Thackeray] had not resigned and faced the floor test. Governor should not have called for the trust vote but because Uddhav Thackeray resigned, Governor was justified in calling Eknath Shinde in forming the government," said Supreme Court on Thursday. In a unanimous verdict on a batch of pleas related to the political crisis that led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Thackeray following a revolt by the Eknath Shinde faction, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha said that it could not quash the resignation tendered by Thackeray. It made clear that had Thackeray not resigned, the Supreme Court could have reinstated him but the court can't quash a resignation. The Supreme Court on March 17 had reserved its verdict. The bench noted that the petitioners argued for restoring the status quo ante, however, Thackeray did not face the floor test. Former Maharashtra governor erred, says Supreme Court The top court held that the Maharashtra Governor erred in concluding that Uddhav Thackeray had lost the majority in the House. The bench said the lack of security to MLAs (Eknath Shinde faction) is not a reason to conclude that a government has fallen and it was nothing, but an extraneous reason to be relied upon by the Governor. The top court said the Governor had no objective material to doubt the confidence of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and to call for a floor test. The bench noted that Devendra Fadanvis and independent MLAs also didn't move a no confidence motion and the Governor's exercise of discretion was not in accordance with the law. The bench said neither the Constitution nor the law empowers the Governor to enter the political arena and play a role either in inter-party or intra-party disputes. The apex court also referred the 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict by a five-judge constitution bench, which relates to the power of speaker on disqualification of MLAs, to a larger bench of seven judges. The court pronounced its judgment on the political crisis in Maharashtra in connection with the rebellion by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other MLAs, leading to the fall of Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Uddhav Thackeray. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Maharashtra crisis: Uddhav Thackeray resigned as CM, cannot reinstate him, says Supreme Court

<p>In a huge blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ruled that Eknath Shinde faction would be now known as the party 'Shiv Sena'.&nbsp;The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it.&nbsp;In a 78-page order on the protracted battle for control of the organisation, the Commission allowed the Uddhav Thackeray faction to keep the "flaming torch" poll symbol allocated to it till the completion of the assembly bypolls in the state.<br />
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The Commission said MLAs backing Eknath Shinde got nearly 76 per cent of votes polled in favour of the 55 winning Shiv Sena candidates in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls.<br />
The Uddhav Thackeray faction's MLAs got 23.5 per cent of votes polled in favour of the winning Shiv Sena candidates, the three-member Commission said in a unanimous order, reports PTI.<br />
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Shinde, the current chief minister of western Indian state of Maharashtra, had led a rebellion within the erstwhile Shiv Sena&nbsp;headed by Uddhav Thackeray, the former chief minister of Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sheetal Mhatre, the spokesperson of the Shinde faction, took to Twitter to share her happiness.</p>

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हिंदुहृदयसम्राट शिवसेनाप्रमुख बाळासाहेब ठाकरे साहेबांचा विजय असो<br />
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शिवसेना आणि धनुष्यबाण दोन्ही मिळाले<br />
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<p>The tweet in Marathi roughly translates to 'Glory to Shiv Sena, Glory to Balasaheb Thackeray. We got Shiv Sena as well as the&nbsp;bow and arrow symbol'.</p>

<p>Sanjay Raut, an Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and Member of Parliament, however, levelled&nbsp;the allegation that the 'script' of handing over Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde had been ready and that corruption and bribery played a large part in what had happened.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="mr">निवडणूक आयोगाने सत्य आणि न्यायचे धिंडवडे काढले.<br />
चाळीस बाजार बुणगे बाळासाहेबांच्या शिवसेनेवर दावा सांगतात आणि निवडणूक आयोग त्यास मान्यता देते.ही पटकथा आधीच लिहून तयार होती.<br />
देश हुकूशाहीकडे निघाला आहे. निकाल आमच्या बाजूनेच लागेल असे गद्दार सांगत होतेच.खोके चमत्कार झाला! लढत राहू.</p>
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<p>The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further said that the Election Commission of India's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena was a "murder of democracy"<br />
and added that his party will "go to the people".&nbsp;<br />
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Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM of Maharashtra and BJP leader, took to Twitter as well to congratulate Shinde.<br />
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In a huge blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ruled that Eknath Shinde faction would be now known as the party 'Shiv Sena'.

In a huge blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ruled that Eknath Shinde faction would be now known as the party 'Shiv Sena'. The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it. In a 78-page order on the protracted battle for control of the organisation, the Commission allowed the Uddhav Thackeray faction to keep the "flaming torch" poll symbol allocated to it till the completion of the assembly bypolls in the state. The Commission said MLAs backing Eknath Shinde got nearly 76 per cent of votes polled in favour of the 55 winning Shiv Sena candidates in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls. The Uddhav Thackeray faction's MLAs got 23.5 per cent of votes polled in favour of the winning Shiv Sena candidates, the three-member Commission said in a unanimous order, reports PTI. Shinde, the current chief minister of western Indian state of Maharashtra, had led a rebellion within the erstwhile Shiv Sena headed by Uddhav Thackeray, the former chief minister of Maharashtra. Sheetal Mhatre, the spokesperson of the Shinde faction, took to Twitter to share her happiness. शिवसेना जिंदाबाद.. हिंदुहृदयसम्राट शिवसेनाप्रमुख बाळासाहेब ठाकरे साहेबांचा विजय असो शिवसेना आणि धनुष्यबाण दोन्ही मिळाले 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 — sheetal mhatre (@sheetalmhatre1) February 17, 2023 × The tweet in Marathi roughly translates to 'Glory to Shiv Sena, Glory to Balasaheb Thackeray. We got Shiv Sena as well as the bow and arrow symbol'. Sanjay Raut, an Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and Member of Parliament, however, levelled the allegation that the 'script' of handing over Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde had been ready and that corruption and bribery played a large part in what had happened. निवडणूक आयोगाने सत्य आणि न्यायचे धिंडवडे काढले. चाळीस बाजार बुणगे बाळासाहेबांच्या शिवसेनेवर दावा सांगतात आणि निवडणूक आयोग त्यास मान्यता देते.ही पटकथा आधीच लिहून तयार होती. देश हुकूशाहीकडे निघाला आहे. निकाल आमच्या बाजूनेच लागेल असे गद्दार सांगत होतेच.खोके चमत्कार झाला! लढत राहू. — Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) February 17, 2023 × The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further said that the Election Commission of India's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena was a "murder of democracy" and added that his party will "go to the people". Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM of Maharashtra and BJP leader, took to Twitter as well to congratulate Shinde. (With inputs from agencies)

Big blow to Uddhav Thackeray: Eknath Shinde faction is real 'Shiv Sena', rules election commission

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<p>With 164 MLAs voting for him, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's newly constituted Maharashtra government passed a floor test in the state assembly. This follows Sunday's significant victory in which Rahul Narvekar of the BJP was chosen as Speaker. The State Legislative Assembly's two-day special session comes after a high-stakes political drama that saw a rebel faction led by Shinde overthrow the Maha Vikas Aghadi administration of Uddhav Thackeray and take power in coalition with the BJP.</p>

<p>BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had earlier claimed that the Shinde government would prove its majority with 166 votes. "The youngest speaker candidate won the speaker election with 164 votes today as 2 MLAs couldn't come due to health issues. We would prove our majority with 166 votes in the vote of confidence," he had said.</p>

<p>The BJP currently holds 106 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, while Shinde is in charge of 39 Shiv Sena rebel lawmakers as well as some independents. At 144, the majority was reached.</p>

<p>On the floor, Uddhav Thackeray is backed by over 120 MLAs. NCP, Congress, and MVA supporters are among the MLAs who support Uddhav.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena group led by Uddhav Thackeray has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the Speaker's choice to recognise the Shinde camp's whip as the party's whip for July 11. The plea will be heard in court together with other case-related petitions.</p>

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With 164 MLAs voting for him, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's newly constituted Maharashtra government passed a floor test in the state assembly. This follows Sunday's significant victory in which Rahul Narvekar of the BJP was chosen as Speaker.

With 164 MLAs voting for him, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's newly constituted Maharashtra government passed a floor test in the state assembly. This follows Sunday's significant victory in which Rahul Narvekar of the BJP was chosen as Speaker. The State Legislative Assembly's two-day special session comes after a high-stakes political drama that saw a rebel faction led by Shinde overthrow the Maha Vikas Aghadi administration of Uddhav Thackeray and take power in coalition with the BJP. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had earlier claimed that the Shinde government would prove its majority with 166 votes. "The youngest speaker candidate won the speaker election with 164 votes today as 2 MLAs couldn't come due to health issues. We would prove our majority with 166 votes in the vote of confidence," he had said. The BJP currently holds 106 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, while Shinde is in charge of 39 Shiv Sena rebel lawmakers as well as some independents. At 144, the majority was reached. On the floor, Uddhav Thackeray is backed by over 120 MLAs. NCP, Congress, and MVA supporters are among the MLAs who support Uddhav. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena group led by Uddhav Thackeray has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the Speaker's choice to recognise the Shinde camp's whip as the party's whip for July 11. The plea will be heard in court together with other case-related petitions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Maharashtra politics update: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde wins floor test with 164 MLAs

<p class="MsoNormal">The four-day old Shiv Sena-BJP government will be put to a floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Sunday (July 3). The election for Speaker of the House began 11 am. The two probable candidates were Rajan Salvi, Sena MLA and supporter of Uddhav Thackeray, a joint candidate of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress and first-time BJP legislator Rahul Narwekar. Narwekar received a total of 164 votes in favour and 107 against. The BJP member took the charge as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly chanting, “Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji", "Jai Sri Ram", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram.”</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">During the count, Samajwadi Party MLAs Abu Amzi and Raees Shaikh remained seated. Not just this, Farukh Anwar from AIMIM, two MLAs from SP and one MLA from AIMIM chose not to participate in the assembly.</p>

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Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4Maharashtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4Maharashtra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mieknathshinde</a> ji <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a> ji for this victory<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal">A day after Thackeray’s resignation as the chief minister of the state, Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met with governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and asserted their right to form the state government. However, during a joint press conference held in Mumbai on Thursday (June 30), who earlier served as the chief minister of the state from 2014-2019, declared that he will leave the administration but later took the oath to serve as the Deputy CM of the state.</p>

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The four-day old Shiv Sena-BJP government will be put to a floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Sunday (July 3).

The four-day old Shiv Sena-BJP government will be put to a floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Sunday (July 3). The election for Speaker of the House began 11 am. The two probable candidates were Rajan Salvi, Sena MLA and supporter of Uddhav Thackeray, a joint candidate of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress and first-time BJP legislator Rahul Narwekar. Narwekar received a total of 164 votes in favour and 107 against. The BJP member took the charge as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly chanting, “Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji", "Jai Sri Ram", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram.” During the count, Samajwadi Party MLAs Abu Amzi and Raees Shaikh remained seated. Not just this, Farukh Anwar from AIMIM, two MLAs from SP and one MLA from AIMIM chose not to participate in the assembly. BJP’s Rahul Narwekar is the new Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly. Registers a comfortable win. Tomorrow’s floor test should be a smooth sail too… — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) July 3, 2022 × My brother and friend BJP's Rahul Narwekar wins Speaker Election in Maharashtra Assembly with massive mandate Congratulations to @BJP4Maharashtra @mieknathshinde ji @Dev_Fadnavis ji for this victory #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/C4qNIPNmK3 — Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) July 3, 2022 × Also read | '...journey towards one's decline': Raj Thackeray posts sarcastic tweet after Uddhav's resignation A day after Thackeray’s resignation as the chief minister of the state, Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met with governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and asserted their right to form the state government. However, during a joint press conference held in Mumbai on Thursday (June 30), who earlier served as the chief minister of the state from 2014-2019, declared that he will leave the administration but later took the oath to serve as the Deputy CM of the state. Watch | End to political drama in Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde becomes Maharashtra's next CM The 2019 assembly elections were contested jointly by BJP and shiv Sena, however the disagreements emerged over the position of chief minister. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

Maharashtra Assembly: Rahul Narwekar elected as the new speaker, Shinde govt to face floor test July 4

India's richest state Maharashtra has a new Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde has been sworn in as the Western Indian State's new Chief Minister. The swearing-in comes after days of political turmoil in Maharashtra. Just yesterday, Uddhav Thackeray stepped down from the Chief Minister's post, this was after the country's Supreme Court refused to stay the floor test.

End to political drama in Maharashtra: Leader of Shiv Sena rebels Eknath Shinde becomes CM

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is set to become Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, he is set to take hold today after days of political turmoil and legal consultations.

End to political drama in Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde becomes Maharashtra's next CM

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidDKkzNxdTfWF3" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Eknath Sambhaji Rao Shinde, the man who's currently at the centre of Indian politics, used to drive an autorickshaw to support his family. Eknath Shinde, the epicentre of the Maharashtra political crisis, has taken oath as the chief minister of India's western state of Maharashtra, the country's richest and second-most populous state, and home to India's financial capital Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shinde, a senior Shiv Sena leader, led a rebellion along with several other MLAs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) throwing the coalition into a crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move ultimately forced Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to resign from the top post. He resigned from the MLC post also. However, it doesn't appear to be the end as he said that he isn't "going away forever..."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "I will be here, and I will once again sit in Shiv Sena Bhawan. I will gather all my people." What will happen next, only time will tell. But as of now, Shinde has become the new chief minister of Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Political career&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Born on born February 9, 1964, Shinde moved from western Maharashtra's Satara district to Thane to complete his education. But&nbsp;he dropped out of college before completing graduation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He started his political career in Thane, a Sena bastion. Shinde was elected to Thane Municipal Corporation as a corporator for the first time in 1997 — the start of everything.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shinde held the urban development and PWD portfolios in the previous MVA government led by Uddhav. The four-time MLA joined the Sena in Thane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was introduced to politics in the early 1980s by Anand Dighe, the then Thane Shiv Sena President. Shinde became the successor to Dighe's legacy after his death in 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shinde was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2004 for four consecutive terms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Personal life&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader, Shinde&nbsp;once drove auto-rickshaw to earn a living.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shinde's son Dr Shrikant Shinde is an orthopaedic surgeon and the Lok Sabha MP from Kalyan in the district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eknath Shinde went into depression for several months after his sons Dipesh (aged 11) and Shubhada (aged 7) died in a boat accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On 2 June 2000, Dipesh and Shubhada went boating in a lake and the boat overturned. Both the children died by drowning in a tragic accident that took place near their native village in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>PM Modi congratulates 'grassroots level leader' Shinde&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis on taking as Maharashtra chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively. PM Modi expressed confidence that they will take the state to greater heights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi said, "I would like to congratulate Shri Eknath Shinde on taking oath as Maharashtra CM. A grassroots level leader, he brings with him rich political, legislative and administrative experience. I am confident that he will work towards taking Maharashtra to greater heights."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "Congratulations to Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM. He is an inspiration for every BJP Karyakarta. His experience and expertise will be an asset for the Government. I am certain he will further strengthen Maharashtra's growth trajectory."&nbsp;</p>

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Eknath Sambhaji Rao Shinde, the man who's currently at the centre of Indian politics, used to drive an autorickshaw to support his family. Eknath Shinde, the epicentre of the Maharashtra political crisis, has taken oath as the chief minister of India's western state of Maharashtra, the country's richest and second-most populous state, and home to India's financial capital Mumbai.

Eknath Sambhaji Rao Shinde, the man who's currently at the centre of Indian politics, used to drive an autorickshaw to support his family. Eknath Shinde, the epicentre of the Maharashtra political crisis, has taken oath as the chief minister of India's western state of Maharashtra, the country's richest and second-most populous state, and home to India's financial capital Mumbai. Shinde, a senior Shiv Sena leader, led a rebellion along with several other MLAs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) throwing the coalition into a crisis. The move ultimately forced Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to resign from the top post. He resigned from the MLC post also. However, it doesn't appear to be the end as he said that he isn't "going away forever..." He said, "I will be here, and I will once again sit in Shiv Sena Bhawan. I will gather all my people." What will happen next, only time will tell. But as of now, Shinde has become the new chief minister of Maharashtra. ALSO READ | '...journey towards one's decline': Raj Thackeray posts sarcastic tweet after Uddhav's resignation Political career Born on born February 9, 1964, Shinde moved from western Maharashtra's Satara district to Thane to complete his education. But he dropped out of college before completing graduation. He started his political career in Thane, a Sena bastion. Shinde was elected to Thane Municipal Corporation as a corporator for the first time in 1997 — the start of everything. Shinde held the urban development and PWD portfolios in the previous MVA government led by Uddhav. The four-time MLA joined the Sena in Thane. He was introduced to politics in the early 1980s by Anand Dighe, the then Thane Shiv Sena President. Shinde became the successor to Dighe's legacy after his death in 2001. Shinde was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2004 for four consecutive terms. ALSO READ | Aurangabad's name changed, Maharashtra's government also renamed Osmanabad Personal life Before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader, Shinde once drove auto-rickshaw to earn a living. Shinde's son Dr Shrikant Shinde is an orthopaedic surgeon and the Lok Sabha MP from Kalyan in the district. Eknath Shinde went into depression for several months after his sons Dipesh (aged 11) and Shubhada (aged 7) died in a boat accident. On 2 June 2000, Dipesh and Shubhada went boating in a lake and the boat overturned. Both the children died by drowning in a tragic accident that took place near their native village in Maharashtra. PM Modi congratulates 'grassroots level leader' Shinde Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis on taking as Maharashtra chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively. PM Modi expressed confidence that they will take the state to greater heights. Modi said, "I would like to congratulate Shri Eknath Shinde on taking oath as Maharashtra CM. A grassroots level leader, he brings with him rich political, legislative and administrative experience. I am confident that he will work towards taking Maharashtra to greater heights." He added, "Congratulations to Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM. He is an inspiration for every BJP Karyakarta. His experience and expertise will be an asset for the Government. I am certain he will further strengthen Maharashtra's growth trajectory." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority on the floor of the House tomorrow on Thursday.</p>

<p>In a letter to the Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat, Koshiyari called for a special session at 11 am “with the only agenda of a trust vote” against the chief minister.</p>

<p>"The proceedings of the House shall be telecast live and appropriate arrangements for the same shall be made," the letter said.</p>

<p>Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he will reach Mumbai on Thursday for a floor test against the beleaguered Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Shinde, along with the other rebels MLAs and Independents, is currently camping in Guwahati.</p>

<p>Shinde has claimed that he has the support of 50 MLAs, including the rebel faction and Independents, and expressed confidence in overthrowing the ruling government.</p>

<p>In light of the recent developments pertaining to the governor’s letter, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday convened a meeting of the Sena-Congress-MCP leaders to discuss the situation.</p>

<p>The call for a floor test came a day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met the governor on Tuesday night and requested him to ask the Thackeray-led government to prove its majority in the Assembly, claiming that the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition dispensation seemed to be in minority as 39 Sena MLAs who belong to the Shinde faction have said they do not support it.</p>

<p>Representatives from the Thackeray faction had asked the Deputy Speaker to disqualify 16 MLAs including Shinde, after which the rebel camp approached the Supreme Court, calling the move illegal.</p>

<p>The court gave the rebel Sena MLAs time until July 12 to respond to notices for their possible disqualification.</p>

<p>But the governor has asked Thackeray to prove majority much before the date by which the rebels have been asked to respond.</p>

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Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority on the floor of the House tomorrow on Thursday. In a letter to the Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat, Koshiyari called for a special session at 11 am “with the only agenda of a trust vote” against the chief minister.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority on the floor of the House tomorrow on Thursday. In a letter to the Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat, Koshiyari called for a special session at 11 am “with the only agenda of a trust vote” against the chief minister. "The proceedings of the House shall be telecast live and appropriate arrangements for the same shall be made," the letter said. Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he will reach Mumbai on Thursday for a floor test against the beleaguered Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Shinde, along with the other rebels MLAs and Independents, is currently camping in Guwahati. Shinde has claimed that he has the support of 50 MLAs, including the rebel faction and Independents, and expressed confidence in overthrowing the ruling government. In light of the recent developments pertaining to the governor’s letter, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday convened a meeting of the Sena-Congress-MCP leaders to discuss the situation. The call for a floor test came a day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met the governor on Tuesday night and requested him to ask the Thackeray-led government to prove its majority in the Assembly, claiming that the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition dispensation seemed to be in minority as 39 Sena MLAs who belong to the Shinde faction have said they do not support it. Representatives from the Thackeray faction had asked the Deputy Speaker to disqualify 16 MLAs including Shinde, after which the rebel camp approached the Supreme Court, calling the move illegal. The court gave the rebel Sena MLAs time until July 12 to respond to notices for their possible disqualification. But the governor has asked Thackeray to prove majority much before the date by which the rebels have been asked to respond. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Maharashtra governor asks CM Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in floor test on Thursday

<p>The Supreme Court is due to hear the plea of Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on disqualification notice against him and 15 rebel MLAs. The notice has been served by Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. The matter will come up for hearing around 12:30 pm on Monday (June 27). A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala will hear the cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are two petitions, one from Shinde and the other by rebel MLAs. The petitions challenge the disqualification notice and appointment of Ajay Chaudhary as leader of the legislative party. The move to disqualify has been termed by the rebel camp as 'illegal and unconstitutional'. The petition seeks a stay on the disqualification notice.</p>

<p>The rebel camp has sought directions to the deputy speaker to not take action on the notice</p>

<p>The Shinde camp claimed the move was illegal since disqualification can happen only for matters in the assembly and not for skipping a party meeting.</p>

<p>The Eknath Shinde camp has also challenged the appointment of Ajay Choudhary as the Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader by the Thackeray camp. They have also asked the court to direct the Maharashtra government to provide security to their families.</p>

<p>Shinde and a sizeable chunk of Shiv Sena's strength in the assembly are camping in a hotel in Guwahati, thousands of kilometres away from Shiv Sena's power base.</p>

<p>Shinde in his plea stated that the Deputy Speaker has lost his position as the MVA government has been reduced to a minority and in such a situation, he has no authority to invoke provisions of the Members of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1986, and send notices to him and 15 other MLAs, which form part of the breakaway group of 38 Sena legislators.</p>

<p>Shinde in his petition said, "It is common knowledge that the current government in Maharashtra, led by the Maha Vikas Aghadi 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. However, the MVA government continues to misuse the office of the deputy speaker to ensure that they remain in power by whatever means."</p>

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The Supreme Court is due to hear the plea of Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on disqualification notice against him and 15 rebel MLAs. The notice has been served by Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal.

The Supreme Court is due to hear the plea of Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on disqualification notice against him and 15 rebel MLAs. The notice has been served by Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. The matter will come up for hearing around 12:30 pm on Monday (June 27). A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala will hear the cases. There are two petitions, one from Shinde and the other by rebel MLAs. The petitions challenge the disqualification notice and appointment of Ajay Chaudhary as leader of the legislative party. The move to disqualify has been termed by the rebel camp as 'illegal and unconstitutional'. The petition seeks a stay on the disqualification notice. The rebel camp has sought directions to the deputy speaker to not take action on the notice The Shinde camp claimed the move was illegal since disqualification can happen only for matters in the assembly and not for skipping a party meeting. The Eknath Shinde camp has also challenged the appointment of Ajay Choudhary as the Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader by the Thackeray camp. They have also asked the court to direct the Maharashtra government to provide security to their families. Shinde and a sizeable chunk of Shiv Sena's strength in the assembly are camping in a hotel in Guwahati, thousands of kilometres away from Shiv Sena's power base. Shinde in his plea stated that the Deputy Speaker has lost his position as the MVA government has been reduced to a minority and in such a situation, he has no authority to invoke provisions of the Members of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1986, and send notices to him and 15 other MLAs, which form part of the breakaway group of 38 Sena legislators. Shinde in his petition said, "It is common knowledge that the current government in Maharashtra, led by the Maha Vikas Aghadi 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. However, the MVA government continues to misuse the office of the deputy speaker to ensure that they remain in power by whatever means." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Maharashtra political crisis: Legal battle begins between Eknath Shinde rebels and Shiv Sena

<p>Maharashrtra, India's richest state is in a political crisis. As the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition tries to control the damage caused by the rebellion, the rebel camp led by Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde appears to be getting stronger. As reported by news agency ANI, another Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande has joined the rebel camp. Shinde has claimed that he now has support from 38 Shiv Sena MLAs.</p>

<p>Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has meanwhile expressed confidence that the MVA government will win floor test in the state assembly. He regarded steps taken by rebel MLAs as wrong and expressed confidence that the MVA government will complete five-year tenure in the office.</p>

<p>He further added that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar are in constant touch.Raut had earlier urged rebel MLAs to return to Mumbai and discuss their issues with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. He had also claimed that the Shiv Sena is ready to "consider exiting out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) if this is the will of all the MLAs" but with a condition that the rebel MLAs will have to convey the message directly to CM Uddhav Thackeray and discuss the issues with him.</p>

<p>Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirat has claimed that Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP),alliance partners of Shiv Sena, were trying to eliminate Shiv Sena and prior to the rebellion, rebel MLA had tried to warn Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray about it.</p>

<p>Notably, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has filed a petition before the Deputy Speaker of the state assembly seeking the cancellation of membership of 12 rebel MLAs including Eknath Shinde for "not attending" the legislative party meeting held on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Apart from Shinde, Shiv Sena has sought disqualification of Prakash Surve, Tanaji Sawant, Mahesh Shinde, Abdul Sattar, Sandeep Bhumare, Bharat Gogawale, Sanjay Shirsat, Yamini Yadhav, Anil Babar, Balaji Devdas and Lata Chaudhari.</p>

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Maharashrtra, India's richest state is in a political crisis. As the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition tries to control the damage caused by the rebellion, the rebel camp led by Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde appears to be getting stronger.

Maharashrtra, India's richest state is in a political crisis. As the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition tries to control the damage caused by the rebellion, the rebel camp led by Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde appears to be getting stronger. As reported by news agency ANI, another Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande has joined the rebel camp. Shinde has claimed that he now has support from 38 Shiv Sena MLAs. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has meanwhile expressed confidence that the MVA government will win floor test in the state assembly. He regarded steps taken by rebel MLAs as wrong and expressed confidence that the MVA government will complete five-year tenure in the office. He further added that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar are in constant touch.Raut had earlier urged rebel MLAs to return to Mumbai and discuss their issues with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. He had also claimed that the Shiv Sena is ready to "consider exiting out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) if this is the will of all the MLAs" but with a condition that the rebel MLAs will have to convey the message directly to CM Uddhav Thackeray and discuss the issues with him. Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirat has claimed that Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP),alliance partners of Shiv Sena, were trying to eliminate Shiv Sena and prior to the rebellion, rebel MLA had tried to warn Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray about it. Notably, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has filed a petition before the Deputy Speaker of the state assembly seeking the cancellation of membership of 12 rebel MLAs including Eknath Shinde for "not attending" the legislative party meeting held on Wednesday. Apart from Shinde, Shiv Sena has sought disqualification of Prakash Surve, Tanaji Sawant, Mahesh Shinde, Abdul Sattar, Sandeep Bhumare, Bharat Gogawale, Sanjay Shirsat, Yamini Yadhav, Anil Babar, Balaji Devdas and Lata Chaudhari. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (June 22) told rebel MLAs of his party Shiv Sena that he was ready to resign from the post if they wanted but urged them to come forward to discuss. Maharashtra is the richest state in India. The politics of the major state is witnessing a turmoil due to rebellion within the governing coalition orchestrated by Eknath Shinde, an influential leader in Thackeray's own party and cabinet. Thackeray even said that he was ready to step down from the post of Shiv Sena chief. He even promised that MLAs could tell him freely if they wanted him to resign and that he would keep their names secret.</p>

<p>Shinde, along with rebel MLAs, are currently holed up in Guwahati city in Assam, more than 2000 kilometres away from Shiv Sena's political base of Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra.</p>

<p>During his Live online address, broadcast from official government handles as well as party handles, Thackeray said that he was not after any post. He mentioned Eknath Shinde by name once during the speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you do not want me to be chief minister I will step down," he said, "But why aren't you and why didn't you tell me in person before this?"</p>

<p>Thackeray repeatedly urged rebel MLAs to discuss their grievances with him in person or even by phone.</p>

<p>Thackeray&nbsp;met&nbsp;Sharad Pawar this evening. Sharad Pawar, chief of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was instrumental in hammering out the three-way coalition between Shiv Sena- NCP and Congress and is said to have staked in past, his formidable political might to ensure that the Maharashtra government does not fall. However, the present crisis is widely perceived to be a huge political roadblock in the way of the coalition.</p>

<p>Hours after Thackeray's address, Eknath Shinde took to Twitter and posted in Marathi.</p>

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४. महाराष्ट्रहितासाठी आता निर्णय घेणे गरजेचे.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HindutvaForever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HindutvaForever</a></p>
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<p>'1. For last two and a half years, the MVA coalition government benefitted only the parties. Common Shiv Sainik was crushed</p>

<p>2. Shiv Sena and Shiv Sainiks&nbsp;were&nbsp;made to suffer systematically while other parties flourished.</p>

<p>3. The unnatural alliance must be abandoned if the party is to sustain.</p>

<p>4. There is a need to act for the betterment of Maharashtra'.</p>

<p>Uddhav Thackeray left his official chief ministerial residence 'Varsha' late on Wednesday. During his online address, he had given hints of such a move but had also suggested that it would be symbolic and would not mean that he had resigned. He and his family left for their private residence.</p>

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Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (June 22) told rebel MLAs of his party Shiv Sena that he was ready to resign from the post if they wanted but urged them to come forward to discuss.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (June 22) told rebel MLAs of his party Shiv Sena that he was ready to resign from the post if they wanted but urged them to come forward to discuss. Maharashtra is the richest state in India. The politics of the major state is witnessing a turmoil due to rebellion within the governing coalition orchestrated by Eknath Shinde, an influential leader in Thackeray's own party and cabinet. Thackeray even said that he was ready to step down from the post of Shiv Sena chief. He even promised that MLAs could tell him freely if they wanted him to resign and that he would keep their names secret. Shinde, along with rebel MLAs, are currently holed up in Guwahati city in Assam, more than 2000 kilometres away from Shiv Sena's political base of Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. During his Live online address, broadcast from official government handles as well as party handles, Thackeray said that he was not after any post. He mentioned Eknath Shinde by name once during the speech. "If you do not want me to be chief minister I will step down," he said, "But why aren't you and why didn't you tell me in person before this?" Thackeray repeatedly urged rebel MLAs to discuss their grievances with him in person or even by phone. Thackeray met Sharad Pawar this evening. Sharad Pawar, chief of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was instrumental in hammering out the three-way coalition between Shiv Sena- NCP and Congress and is said to have staked in past, his formidable political might to ensure that the Maharashtra government does not fall. However, the present crisis is widely perceived to be a huge political roadblock in the way of the coalition. Hours after Thackeray's address, Eknath Shinde took to Twitter and posted in Marathi. ३. पक्ष आणि शिवसैनिक टिकविण्यासाठी अनैसर्गिक आघाडीतून बाहेर पडणे अत्यावश्यक. ४. महाराष्ट्रहितासाठी आता निर्णय घेणे गरजेचे.#HindutvaForever — Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 22, 2022 × Here is the translation of his tweets '1. For last two and a half years, the MVA coalition government benefitted only the parties. Common Shiv Sainik was crushed 2. Shiv Sena and Shiv Sainiks were made to suffer systematically while other parties flourished. 3. The unnatural alliance must be abandoned if the party is to sustain. 4. There is a need to act for the betterment of Maharashtra'. Uddhav Thackeray left his official chief ministerial residence 'Varsha' late on Wednesday. During his online address, he had given hints of such a move but had also suggested that it would be symbolic and would not mean that he had resigned. He and his family left for their private residence. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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