Maharashtra Crisis Highlights: No proposal from Shinde yet, BJP decides to 'wait and watch' after core meeting

The ED has summoned Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the re-development of a Mumbai 'chawl' and other related financial transactions involving his wife and friends, officials said. Meanwhile Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has stripped of portfolios of nine rebel ministers, currently camping in Guwahati.

No proposal from Shinde yet, BJP decides to 'wait and watch' after core meeting

BJP core committee meeting under way in Fadnavis' house

A core committee meeting of Maharashtra BJP is underway at Sagar bungalow - the residence of Devendra Fadnavis - to discuss the present political situation in the state. (ANI)

Real Shiv Sena wins, says Shinde after SC's notice to Deputy Speaker

Shiv Sena workers take out 'symbolic funeral procession' of rebel party MLAs

BJP Maharashtra core committee meeting to start at 5 pm

SC says can't pass order on floor test as that 'would create unnecessary complications'

SC says rebel MLAs can reply to Dy Speaker's disqualification notice on them by July 11

Relief to Sena rebels, Supreme Court said they can respond to disqualification notice by July 11 instead of this evening.

SC notice to Maharashtra Deputy Speaker, others over plea by Sena rebels against disqualification notice

Supreme Court issued notice to Deputy Speaker, Secretary of Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, Centre and others on pleas filed by rebel MLAs against the disqualification notice issued by the Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal against Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel legislators. SC also issued notice to Shiv Sena leaders Ajay Chaudhary, Sunil Prabhu and asks them to file a reply within five days. SC listed the plea for hearing on July 11th.

I won't be able to appear before ED on Tuesday as I have to attend a meeting in Alibaug: Sanjay Raut

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

What is sought to be done in this matter is undue haste, violation of principles of natural justice. Kaul shows Article 179 of the Constitution which provides for removal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

Eknath Shinde is now minister-without-portfolio

Launching the first strike against the Eknath Shinde-backed group, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday stripped the rebel ministers of their portfolios and relocated to other council-of-ministers.

Shinde’s portfolios of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings) has been allocated to Shiv Sena veteran Subhash Desai, while Gulabrao Patil’s Water Supply and Sanitation portfolio has been handed over to Anil Parab.

It was a guarded stand of the Maha Vikas Aghadi as the portfolios have been stripped and they will now be minister-without-portfolio now.

SC hearing under way; rebel camp's advocate contends that Shinde camp has majority, disqualification notice does not hold

The majority of the legislative party appointed Eknath Shinde as the Chief. Then the minority faction which has 19 MLAs now made Ajay Choudhari as their Chief in a quiet meeting. They inform the Deputy Speaker, and then Choudhari is declared. The majority faction wrote to the deputy speaker about their decision. Then the rebel MLAs get a notice to report to a meeting, by the minority MLAs. When the MLAs do not attend, based on the notice issued on same day, a disqualification is filed: Kaul tells SC

But the deputy speaker cannot proceed while there is no-confidence motion pending, Kaul says.

SC asks Shinde camp, "Why didn't you approach HC?" to which advocate representing rebels says that the "atmosphere is not conducive"

"The atmosphere right now is not conducive. I am respectfully saying, if there is not a constitutional bar, if there is discretion, then I would submit that disqualification, notice for barring hearing on the same, all have been dealt with under Article 32. The SC has said it is impermissible for the deputy speaker to decide on the disqualification petition till the no-confidence motion against him is decided," Kaul tells SC

SC hearing: Sr Adv Neeraj Kaul appears for 15 rebel MLAs, states that the Deputy Speaker cannot decide on the disqualification petition in light of SC judgment.

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

Sanjay Raut dubs ED summons as 'conspiracy'; says he will not take Guwahati route where rebel Sena MLAs are camping

ED summons issued to Sanjay Raut to scare him, claims his brother MLA Sunil Raut

Everyone needs to introspect as to why so many MLAs have gone with Eknath Shinde: Shrikant Shinde

Shinde’s portfolios of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings) has been allocated to Shiv Sena veteran Subhash Desai, while Gulabrao Patil’s Water Supply and Sanitation portfolio has been handed over to Anil Parab.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reallocates portfolios

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

PIL filed against Eknath Shinde and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Bombay High Court for "neglecting" their official duties and seeking directions to them to resume office.

A group of activists and civil society members have moved the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the Shiv Sena rebel group of Ministers and MLAs to "return to the state (Maharashtra) and assume their duties", here on Monday.

The petition has been filed by crusader-lawyer Asim Sarode on behalf of the activists group, comprising prominent personalities from different fields.

Among other things, he has urged the court to direct the rebel group leader Eknath Shinde "who is on unofficial leave" along with other ministers to return to the state and take charge of their duties

"Do you not feel any pain while sitting in the Cabinet with Chhagan Bhujbal who had arrested Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray?", says rebel Shiv Sena MLA Subhash Sabne in a video released by Eknath Shinde

The rebel Shiv Sena camp has a very unique mix comprising die-hard followers of Balasaheb Thackeray and fiercely loyal Shiv Sainiks and also more than a dozen who have switched parties.

The rebel camp has representation from all the five regions - Mumbai-Konkan, Western Maharashtra, North Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha.

PIL against Eknath Shinde and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in Bombay High Court for "neglecting" their official duties and seeking directions to them to resume office.

Senior Advocate Harish Salve is expected to appear for the petitioner. Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi expected to appear for the State.

Supreme Court to hear today pleas filed by Eknath Shinde group on disqualification notices and appointment of Ajay Choudhari as Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader

Rebel Maharashtra Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde called a meeting of the MLAs at Radisson Blu hotel at around 10 am today. He then called for another meeting at 2 pm

Narayan Rane and Raj Thackeray can say all that they want to say. Uddhav Thackeray will surely win. I was in Shiv Sena and I will remain in this party: Sunil Raut

Sanjay Raut denies media reports that his brother and Vikhroli MLA Sunil Raut is in touch with rebel group led by Eknath Shinde.

"Why will I go to Guwahati? I rather go to Goa to see natural beauty" says Sunil Raut

Legal fight, street fight and political fight will continue says Raut. "What I have said is truth. If their souls are dead, what remains?" Raut says on fak over calling MLAs corpses, buffaloes

Watch: Sanjay Raut's Tweet on rebel MLA and Minister Gulabrao Patil where he can be heard speaking on loyalty

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray amid deepening political crisis

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde spoke to MNS chief Raj Thackeray over phone twice amidst the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, according to ANI.

Shinde spoke to Thackeray about the recent political situation in Maharashtra and enquired about his health, an MNS leader confirmed the agency.

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