Uddhav Thackeray resigns as Maharashtra Chief Minister ahead of floor test

Before a floor test in the Assembly, amid a political crisis facing the MVA government, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray submitted his resignation to state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.

Soon after his social media address to the people, Uddhav Thackeray resigned from the post of Maharashtra Chief Minister on June 29, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo

Uddhav himself drove the vehicle to the Raj Bhavan. He was accompanied by his wife Rashmi, and son Aditya Thackeray. Credit: PTI Photo

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj before submitting his resignation. Credit: DGPR

Thackeray also paid tributes to B R Ambedkar. Credit: DGPR

Earlier in the day, he chaired a Cabinet meeting where some big decisions were made. He approved the naming of the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport after farmer leader late D B Patil. Credit: PTI Photo

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray with son Aaditya Thackeray leaving after attending a Cabinet meeting in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis being fed sweets by Maharashtra BJP President Chandrakant Patil after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray resigned from Maharashtra CM's post, during a party meeting, at Taj President Hotel in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and the supporting MLAs are seen at Guwahati International Airport. After delaying their departure by around two hours, the dissident MLAs left for Goa. Credit: PTI Photo

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs are seen leaving for Guwahati International Airport from Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati. Credit: PTI Photo