Maharashtra political turmoil reside | ‘Missing’ Shiv Sena MLA returns from Guwahati, says he was forcibly admitted to hospital and given injections

Following the outcomes of the MLC elections, Sena chief and MVA Minister Eknath Shinde is alleged to have taken 11 get together MLAs with him in what appears more likely to be a riot inside the saffron get together towards Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. In Monday’s council ballot, a complete of 12 Sena MLAs cross-voted in favour of BJP candidates.

Shiv Sena eliminated Eknath Shinde from the put up of Legislature Party chief.

Also learn | A recap of political occasions resulting in formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi

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Maharashtra | 3.46 pm

Eknath Shinde discards get together whip

Eknath Shinde tweets discarding whip issued by Sena MLA Sunil Prabhu to Sena MLAs. Shinde says that MLA Bharat Gogawale is appointed because the chief whip and therefore Prabhu’s letter holds no significance. – Alok Deshpande

Maharashtra | 3.27 pm

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in numbers

Maharashtra | 3.07 pm

‘Missing’ Shiv Sena MLA returns inside hours of arriving in Assam, says he was forcibly admitted to hospital, given injections

Shiv Sena MLA Nitin Deshmukh, who had accompanied get together insurgent Eknath Shinde to Surat, on Wednesday claimed that some individuals had forcibly admitted him to a hospital there and he was administered injections although he by no means suffered a coronary heart assault.

Speaking to reporters on the Nagpur airport, the MLA stated he one way or the other managed to return safely to Maharashtra from Surat and pledged loyalty to Sena president Uddhav Thackeray.

“I am a Shivsainik of Uddhav Thackeray and Balasaheb Thackeray. I am in good health. On Tuesday, I was taken to a hospital in Surat by 20-25 people and police personnel. They said I had suffered a heart attack but I never suffered any heart attack. My blood pressure also didn’t shoot up. Their intention was wrong. I was given some injections forcibly,” he claimed.

A day earlier, Deshmukh’s spouse had filed a criticism with the Akola police stating that her husband had gone lacking.

Deshmukh represents the Balapur meeting seat within the Akola district within the Vidarbha area. – PTI

Maharashtra

A recap of political occasions resulting in formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi

Even as the present political scenario unfolds in Maharashtra, we provide a recap of the month-long political disaster within the State that resulted within the breaking of the BJP-Sena alliance and the formation of a brand new one between the Sena, the NCP, and the Congress — particularly, the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’.

Maharashtra | 2.59 pm

CM Thackeray says no proposal to dissolve Assembly: Maharashtra Congress chief

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole stated Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has made it clear that there was no proposal to suggest dissolution of the State Assembly.

Mr. Patole’s remarks got here within the backdrop of reviews that the continued political developments within the State may result in dissolution of the Assembly.

“We will run the government effectively,” Mr. Patole stated quoting Mr. Thackeray.

Mr. Patole instructed reporters that Mr. Thackeray has asserted that the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi will sail via the current disaster. – PTI

Assam | 2.48 pm

Assam CM emerges participant in Maharashtra political disaster

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, recognized to have had a hand in making and breaking governments within the northeast, has emerged as a serious participant within the Maharashtra political disaster.

Soon after 40 Maharashtra MLAs led by Shiv Sena chief and Minister Eknath Shinde have been escorted to a luxurious resort in Guwahati on Wednesday morning, the Congress and different Opposition events slammed Mr. Sarma for “shameful indulgence” within the political disaster in one other State when tens of millions have been caught in a rain-induced disaster in Assam.

“The Chief Minister of Assam should concentrate on his own job and provide adequate relief and rehabilitation to the flood-affected people in the State. He can do his politicking in happier times,” Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah stated.

Maharashtra | 2.30 pm

Shiv Sena points whip to MLAs

Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu has written to insurgent MLA Shambhuraje Desai asking him to stay current in a gathering of get together MLAs referred to as by CM. Warns that remaining absent can be thought of as his voluntary choice to give up the get together membership.

His absence will result in initiation of motion to disqualify you as per the legislation, the letter states.

It isn’t instantly clear if all insurgent MLAs have acquired such correspondence. – Alok Deshpande

Maharashtra | 1.53 pm

No choice till MLAs return to Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut on query of CM’s resignation

“There will be no decision until all MLAs return to Maharashtra,” says Shiv Sena chief Sanjay Raut when requested about whether or not CM Uddhav Thackeray will resign right this moment. – Alok Deshpande

Maharashtra | 12:47 pm

Kamal Nath says cupboard won’t be dissolved

Kamal Nath says, “We are confident that the Shiv Sena remains strong and United under Uddhav Thackeray. I do not think that cabinet will dissolve assembly.”

Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray checks optimistic for COVID-19. He will attend cupboard assembly by way of video conferencing. -Alok Deshpande

Maharashtra | 12:01 pm

Discussions with Eknath Shinde optimistic: Sanjay Raut

Even as insurgent Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde together with some get together MLAs have moved to Guwahati in Assam, Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday stated he has been holding discussions with Shinde and the talks are “positive”.

Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Raut stated Mr. Shinde has not put forth any circumstances earlier than the get together, and people discussions are additionally underway with different Sena leaders who’re with Mr. Shinde. -PTI

Maharashtra | 11:59 am

Sanjay Raut says Maharashtra politics is heading in direction of dissolving of the meeting

As Mr. Shinde who’s stationed in Guwahati claimed the help of 40 MLAs, senior Sena chief and vociferous supporter of the MVA experiment Sanjay Raut tweeted that Maharashtra’s political developments are heading in direction of dissolvement of Assembly. -Alok Deshpande

Maharashtra | 11:30 am

Congress MLAs not on the market: Kamal Nath on Maharashtra political disaster

Amid the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra authorities going through a disaster following the revolt by a bit of its MLAs, senior Congress chief Kamal Nath on Wednesday stated his get together is united and its MLAs are “not for sale”.

Mr. Nath, who was on Tuesday appointed because the AICC observer in Maharashtra within the wake of the political turmoil within the state, and NCP chief Sharad Pawar are anticipated to satisfy Chief Minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray round midday. -PTI

11:23 am

Aaditya Thackeray removes Tourism Minister portfolio from Twitter bio?

CM Thackeray’s son and State’s Environment and Tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray eliminated the minister tag from his Twitter bio.

Sena RS MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has stated that Aaditya Thackeray by no means had minister tag on his Twitter bio. -Alok Deshpande

9:54 am

We are upset with NCP, Congress fashion of functioning, haven’t any complaints towards Sena chief: Rebel MLAs

A Maharashtra Shiv Sena minister, who’s among the many dissidents led by get together chief Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday stated they don’t have any complaints towards the Sena management, however they’ve been upset with the fashion of perform of the NCP and Congress, the opposite two ruling alliance companions within the State.

The Shiv Sena MLAs, who’ve rebelled towards the get together, plunging the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) authorities in Maharashtra right into a disaster, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati metropolis by a chartered flight on Wednesday. -PTI

9:25 am

Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik says get together ought to renew ties with BJP

Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday stated the get together ought to renew ties with the BJP, because the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra authorities faces a disaster following a revolt by a bit of Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde.

Mr. Sarnaik, the MLA from Thane’s Ovala-Majiwada constituency, has been going through a probe by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash laundering case. He had final yr written a letter to Chief Minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, saying the get together ought to workforce up with the BJP to save lots of its leaders from motion by central businesses. -PTI

Maharashtra | 9:06 am

Maharashtra CM to carry a cupboard assembly

CM Uddhav Thackeray has referred to as a cupboard assembly at 1 pm at Mantralaya the place he’s more likely to announce the long run plan of action. 

Assam | 8:47 am

Over 30 Maharashtra MLAs arrive in Guwahati

Rebel Maharashtra minister and impartial Bachchu Kadu says on Television that 33 Sena MLAs and three independents are in Guwahati with Eknath Shinde for the time being. -Alok Deshpande

Assam | 8:08 am

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs arrive in Assam

A chartered flight carrying Shiv Sena MLAs, who’ve rebelled towards the get together bringing a disaster to the MVA authorities in Maharashtra, arrived right here early Wednesday.

Sources stated that the flight from Surat in Gujarat landed at Guwahati’s Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi worldwide airport at round 6.30 am.

The actual variety of insurgent Shiv Sena MLAs travelling within the flight isn’t recognized instantly however the flight had 89 passengers, together with onboard crew, sources stated. -PTI

Assam | 8 am

I’ve 40 MLAs with me: Shinde claims from Guwahati

Eknath Shinde, the chief of riot in ruling Shiv Sena on Wednesday claimed he has 40 MLAs with him.

Mr. Shinde, who arrived on the Guwahati airport, spoke to reporters for the primary time since his choice to insurgent towards his personal get together.

Maharashtra | June 21

Shiv Sena homes its MLAs in Mumbai accommodations to keep away from poaching

The Shiv Sena has housed its MLAs in several accommodations in Mumbai after its senior chief and Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde rebelled towards the get together and camped at Surat in Gujarat together with some fellow dissident legislators, an MLA stated on Tuesday night time.

Party MLAs have been housed at completely different accommodations in Mumbai, the MLA from town stated.

This has been achieved to keep away from poaching of legislators, the MLA stated. -PTI

Mumbai | June 21

Shinde urged Thackeray to resume ties with BJP, claims Sena chief

Rebel Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde had on Monday urged Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to resume the get together’s alliance with the BJP, a senior Sena chief claimed.

The chief stated Mr. Thackeray had despatched his confidante Milind Narvekar and Mr. Shinde’s aide Ravindra Phatak to Surat to speak to the insurgent chief, who’s tenting there together with different Sena MLAs since Monday night time. A name was made to Mr. Thackeray from Surat, the chief stated. -PTI

Gujarat | June 21

Sena minister Shinde meets MLA Nitin Deshmukh at Surat hospital

Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde, who’s tenting in a resort in Gujarat’s Surat metropolis together with different insurgent Shiv Sena MLAs, met get together legislator Nitin Deshmukh on the civil hospital right here on Tuesday night time, sources stated.

Mr. Deshmukh was rushed to the civil hospital from the resort on Monday night time itself after his well being deteriorated, they stated, however didn’t elaborate on the character of his ailment that led to the hospitalization. -PTI

Maaharashtra | June 21

BJP exploring risk of presidency formation in Maharashtra, says BJP chief

A senior BJP chief from Maharashtra on Tuesday night stated his get together was exploring the potential for authorities formation within the State, amid a disaster within the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi because of the riot of Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde whereas get together leaders held a collection of conferences to agency up a method.

Speaking to PTI on the situation of anonymity, the chief, who had served as a minister within the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis authorities, added that “our priority is for the smooth transition of power”. -PTI