Maharashtra crisis: Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde had alleged that the security cover to the families of legislators camping with him had been withdrawn. The Maharashtra government has rejected the charges.
Office of MLA Tanaji Sawant vandalized by Shivsena workers in Balaji nagar, Pune.(HT Photo)
Maharashtra crisis: Rebel Shiv Sena MLA warned that if any harm occurs to the family members of the legislators, top leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi including NCP chief Sharad Pawar, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray and Sena MP Sanjay Raut will be responsible.
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde speaks to the media in Guwahati,(ANI )
Maharashtra political crisis: The Shiv Sena has sought the disqualification of 16 rebel Sena legislators. The Eknath Shinde camp has issued a notice to deputy speaker.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray addressing a gathering in this file image.(HT File)
The Sena chief and his son Aaditya Thackeray met Shiv Sena’s district heads on Friday afternoon, hoping to shore up the party cadre, while Shinde continued to tighten his grip over legislators with the number of rebel MLAs rising to 38 – surpassing the 37 needed to legally defect.
CM Uddhav Thackeray becomes emotional while addressing the party through video conferencing from Matoshree, the family residence at Bandra, in Mumbai. (VIDEO GRAB)