Eknath Shinde Camp To Join Hands With BJP? Here's What Rebel MLA Said

India | 5 days ago | 24-06-2022 | 12:01 am

New Delhi: The political crisis in Maharashtra continued to escalate even as Eknath Shinde-led rebel MLAs, who were holed up in a Guwahati hotel, refused to return to Mumbai amid Shiv Sena’s offer. With Eknath Shinde’s rebellion, the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government in Maharashtra is on the brink of collapse as rebel camp claimed it had 40 MLAs backing their decision.Also Read - Shiv Sena Ready To Exit MVA If Rebels MLAs..., Says Sanjay Raut; Congress, NCP RespondBharatshet Gogawale, a rebel Shiv Sena MLA, said all the rebel MLAs will support Eknath Shinde whatever decision he makes. “Whatever Eknath Shinde decides, we will support him. We have the support of 37 MLAs and 2-3 more MLAs,” Gogawale told Zee News. On the side of the mutinous lawmakers camping in Guwahati, the torch-bearer, Eknath Shinde has been “elected” as the breakaway group’s leader and authorised to take all decisions on their behalf.On being asked if Shinde camp will join hands with BJP, the rebel MLA assured that they are not going to join any other party but will continue to work under Sena’s banner and ideology. Furthermore, he claimed that the rebel camp has the support 40 MLAs altogether.Hinting at forging alliance with the BJP, Gogawale stated, “The majority is 55 and if situation comes and we have to form alliance with someone then we may join hands with them (BJP)”.'8-10 दिनों में BJP के साथ सरकार बन जाएगी', शिंदे गुट के विधायक भरत गोगावले ने सुनिए @ZeeNews से क्या कहा #MaharashtraCrisis #EknathShinde #BJP #LiveUpdates – https://t.co/asaJAvmeIt pic.twitter.com/Ywtx9zDUxq— Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 23, 2022The development comes as Eknath Shinde told rebel MLAs that the BJP had informed him that it will extend support to the rebellion. “They (BJP) are a national party…They have told me that the decision which I have taken is historic, and whenever I need them they will be present,” Eknath Shinde told rebel MLAs in Guwahati. According to a video that emerged late Thursday evening, Shinde is heard praising the BJP, terming it as a “national force which taught a lesson to Pakistan” and would take care of the rebels.#WATCH | Rebel Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLAs in Guwahati unanimously chose Eknath Shinde their leader. pic.twitter.com/tuhL93rSfV— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022Even as Eknath Shinde camp remain adamant on their decision, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said the party was ready to exit MVA if the rebel MLAs return to Mumbai. “You say you are real Shiv Sainiks and will not quit the party. We are ready to consider your demand provided you come back to Mumbai in 24 hours and discuss the issue with CM Uddhav Thackeray. Your demand will be considered positively. Don’t write letters on Twitter and WhatsApp,” Sanjay Raut said.Following Sanjay Raut’s MVA exit remark, the NCP and the Congress held separate party meetings and later said they will remain with the MVA and Thackeray till the very end, and if the situation arose, would be prepared to sit in the opposition benches.The sudden calamity that gripped it late on the night of June 20-21 has shaken the once aggressive Sena to the core amid gloomy prophecies that this could be “swan song” for the party plus the second and third generation Thackerays – CM Uddhav Thackeray and his son and state minister Aditya Thackeray.

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The Indian Express | 11 minutes ago | 29-06-2022 | 03:45 am

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The Indian Express | 11 minutes ago | 29-06-2022 | 03:45 am

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The Indian Express | 11 minutes ago | 29-06-2022 | 03:45 am

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The Indian Express | 11 minutes ago | 29-06-2022 | 03:45 am

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Times of India | 1 hour ago | 29-06-2022 | 02:03 am

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1 hour ago | 29-06-2022 | 02:03 am

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena is preparing to move the Supreme Court if governor B S Koshyari asks CM Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly. According to reports, a section of independent legislators may approach Koshyari, saying they have withdrawn support to the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, following which it has lost its majority. At the time of formation of the MVA government, these independent legislators had extended support to Thackeray. If they approach the governor, Koshyari will have no option but to ask Thackeray to prove his majority. Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant said he was not aware if a petition has been filed before Kolshyari, but if he directs the CM to prove his majority, Sena will approach the Supreme Court. During the course of hearing of the petition filed by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, the Supreme Court had observed that the deputy speaker of the legislative assembly cannot disqualify the rebel legislators till July 12. "Our information is that the SC has ordered status quo. Further, the court orally declined to pass any order in connection with the no- confidence motion. So it is expected that Raj Bhavan will not ask the CM to prove his majority on the floor of the house. If directions are issued for a floor test, then Sena will approach SC," Sawant said. Read AlsoMeet the 'coterie' that rebels blame for Sena's troublesMany Sainiks have blamed the breakdown of communication between them and the top leadership for the trouble that the party finds itself. Here are some of the people, Sainiks believe, were responsible for the snapPublic works minister Ashok Chavan said since the SC has ordered status quo, he does not think Raj Bhavan will order a floor test. "In my opinion, it is a sub-judice matter. Everyone will have to wait till July 12," he said. Former CM Prithviraj Chavan too felt it would be wrong to ask the CM to hold a floor test. "There were three main issues before the apex court: disqualification of legislators who defied the party whip, no- confidence motion against deputy speaker Narhari Zirwal and appointment of Shiv Sena legislature party leader Ajay Choudhary. I feel that in view of the clear legal position, Raj Bhavan will not ask the CM to prove his majority on the floor of the house," he said. Read AlsoWhat if Uddhav's softness is tactical?All his life, Uddhav had been described as too soft to run Shiv Sena. His record of winning elections and party battles, however, says something elseThe MVA's lawyer Devdutt Kamat had contended in SC that till the pendency of the petition, Raj Bhavan should be restrained from asking the CM to prove his majority. The apex court declined to pass an order but gave liberty to Sena to approach it if it is aggrieved by any order.

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