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Maharashtra political crisis: Want to save Shiv Sena from MVA's ‘dragon’, tweets Eknath Shinde
On Thursday, Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde, who was elected leader by rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, said "a big national party" has told him that his decision was "historic" and they will be present whenever he needs them.
Maharashtra political crisis LIVE updates: Taking dissident Shiv Sena MLAs head on, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has accused them of betrayal and challenged them to try and wean away common party workers. ALSO READ: Shinde camp consolidates as Uddhav reaches out to cadre...Read More
He also slammed rebel leader Eknath Shinde and tore into the BJP, saying it wants to "finish off" his outfit and does not want to share its Hindu votebank.
Meanwhile, the Assam unit of the Congress staged demonstrations near a luxury hotel in Guwahati - where rebels are staying - demanding that they leave the north-eastern state as it is reeling under a devastating flood.
ALSO READ: Why Eknath Shinde and rebels invoke Anand Dighe
This as Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on Friday said that the party has "nothing to do" with the problems faced by Shiv Sena due to revolt by a section of its MLAs. His remarks came after rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said he has the support of a "big national party".
'Want to save Shiv Sena from…': Eknath Shinde
I am fighting to free Shiv Sena and Shiv Sainiks from the clutches of MVA's dragon. This fight is dedicated for the benefit of the Shiv Sainiks: Eknath Shinde
Shinde faction asks Guwahati hotel to extend booking
Eknath Shinde faction has asked the management of Guwahati's Radisson Hotel to extend the group's booking by two more days. Earlier the booking was till June 28: Reports
Shinde met Devendra Fadnavis in Vadodara: Reports
Eknath Shinde flew to Gujarat's Vadodara where he met BJP leader and former Maharashtra CM, Devendra Fadnavis, in early hours of the day. Union home minister Amit Shah, also from the BJP, was present too: Reports
Erandol MLA explains why he joined Shinde camp
We have been fighting with the Congress for the last 30 years and the NCP, since it was established. We had a traditional struggle with the Congress-NCP and will continue to do so: Abasaheb Patil, MLA, Erandol
People of Maharashtra with MVA: Bhupesh Baghel
BJP can't tolerate Opposition parties, and dissent, they want to suppress them. The people of Maharashtra are watching how they BJP are trying to break away Shiv Sena MLAs. People of Maharashtra are with the MVA govt: Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader
Rebel legislator's son addresses father's supporters
Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, addresses father's supporters in the family stronghold of Thane.
AIMIM keeping an eye on unfolding drama, says Owaisi
Let Maha Vikas Aghadi deliberate over this matter. We're keeping an eye on the unfolding drama. It looks like a dance of monkeys. They are acting like monkeys jumping from one branch to another: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM chief
Will not forget the betrayal, says Aaditya Thackeray on rebels
You already know what was discussed in the meeting, the important thing is that we will not forget the betrayal done by rebel Shiv Sena MLAs. We will win for sure: Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra minister
Still in Shiv Sena, misunderstanding that we've left: Kesarkar
Still in Shiv Sena, misunderstanding that we've left, says rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar after Eknath Shinde, 15 others served disqualification notice.
‘Eknath Shinde remains leader of Shiv Sena legislature group’
Eknath Shinde remains leader of Shiv Sena legislature group, says Deepak Kesarkar, spokesperson, of rebel faction.
Maharashtra deputy speaker issues disqualification notice to rebels
Maharashtra assembly deputy speaker Narhari Zirwal issues disqualification notice to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, asks for reply by Monday.
Thackerays leave after Sena's national executive meet
Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief, Uddhav Thackeray, and his son, state minister Aaditya Thackeray, leave party's HQ after its national executive meet.
No one should use Balasaheb's name, says Uddhav Thackeray
At its national executive meet, Shiv Sena passes resolution not to allow any party to use ‘Shiv Sena’ or ‘Balasaheb Thackeray’ in its name. Party to write to Election Commission of India.
Meeting of Shinde led group underway in Guwahati hotel
Ahead of their scheduled 4pm press conference, a meeting of the Shinde-led group underway in Guwahati's Radisson Blue hotel, reports ANI.
Thane: Security heightened outside rebel Sena leader Shinde's home
Police increase security outside Thane residence of Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena rebel leading a rebellion against party supremo and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
Mumbai Police impose Section 144 in city
After Shiv Sainiks take to streets across Maharashtra, Mumbai Police impose section 144 in city, reports ANI.
Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray arrive at Sena Bhavan in Mumbai
‘No one will be spared…’: Shiv Sainiks vandalise rebel MLA's Pune office | Video
Shiv Sena workers on Saturday vandalised office of rebel party MLA Tanaji Sawant in Pune. In a video shared by news agency ANI, the Sena workers are seen breaking the window panes while shouting slogans against Sawant, who is currently camping with Eknath Shinde in Guwahati.
Rebel camp led by Shinde names group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'
Our group will be called Shiv Sena Balasaheb. We will not merge with any party: rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar.
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Shiv Sena’s dilemma: All action but no theory
There is talk of the new group claiming the legacy of party supremo Bal Thackeray and the credo of militant Hindutva, which the rebels claim has been diluted after Uddhav joined hands with the “secular” Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form a government in Maharashtra in 2019.
K'taka Cong chief backs CM Uddhav
“I hope CM Thackeray has confidence as he's built the party from grassroots... The party needs the present govt to continue. Congress is with the Maha Vikas Aghadi, jointly we will take it forward,” says Karnataka Cong Chief, DK Shivakumar.
Mumbai Police issues a high alert
Mumbai Police issues a high alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city. It has been directed that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.
'Stop bleating like a goat…': Raut slams BJP leaders amid Maha crisis
Shiv Sena strongman Sanjay Raut on Saturday ripped into the Bharatiya Janata Party - which he and allies Congress and NCP accuse of engineering Eknath Shinde's revolt - demanding opposition party leaders 'stop bleating like a goat', according to news agency ANI.
Maha home minister issues clarification on rebel MLA security issue
The Chief Minister or home department has not ordered withdrawal of any MLA's security, clarifies home minister Dilip Walse-Patil as Eknath Shinde writes letter over the withdrawal of security of family members of 38 MLAs.
Sena workers vandalise rebel MLA's office | Video
Shiv Sena workers on Saturday vandalise office of the party's MLA Tanaji Sawant in Balaji area of Katraj, Pune. Sawant is one of the rebel MLAs from the state who is currently camping in Guwahati, Assam.
