Maharashtra Crisis Highlights: I am fighting for Shiv Sainiks, says Eknath Shinde

Striking a defiant note, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray dared rebel leader Eknath Shinde and the BJP to try and take away the Shiv Sena cadre and those who vote for the party, and also accused the saffron party of trying to finish off the Sena. The state government and the rebels are likely to face off in a legal struggle to decide who wins in the crisis. Follow DH for live updates.

I am fighting for Shiv Sainiks: Eknath Shinde

"Dear Shiv Sainiks, Understand well, M.V.A.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 you Shiv Sainiks .... Your Eknath Sambhaji Shinde."

Shinde faction requests for extension at Guwahati hotel

The Eknath Shinde faction has asked the hotel management to extend its booking in Guwahati for two more days. Earlier this booking was till 28th June.

'We requested CM Uddhav that natural alliance should be done' says Shiv Sena rebel MLA Chimanrao Patil

We will not forget rebel Sena group's betrayal, says Aaditya Thackeray

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 (Shiv Sena) will win for sure: Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray. (ANI)

We are still with Shiv Sena, says rebel group's spokesperson

We are still with #ShivSena, we have not left the party, we are following the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray, says Deepak Kesarkar, the spokesperson of the rebel Eknath Shinde group

Uddhav authorised to take decisions against rebels, Sena decides in key meeting

Deputy Speaker issues disqualification notice to 16 rebel Sena leaders

Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly issues disqualification notice to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp currently staying in Guwahati, Assam All the 16 MLAs to whom the disqualification notice has been issued are supposed to file their written replies by Monday, 27th June. (ANI)

No one should use Balasaheb Thackeray's name, says Uddhav in Sena's key meeting

Some people are asking me to say something but I've already said that they (rebel MLAs) can do whatever they want to do, and I won't interfere in their matters. They can take their own decision, but no one should use Balasaheb Thackeray's name: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI)

A meeting of Eknath Shinde group is underway at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam. The next course of action is being discussed in the meeting. (ANI)

Security heightened outside Eknath Shinde's residence in Mumbai

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Section 144 CrPC imposed in Mumbai as political uncertainty continues in state. (ANI)

'Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp: Former MoS Home and rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar to ANI

Shiv Sena Assam state unit chief Ram Narayan Singh writes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde to come back with CM Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI)

I spoke with Devendra Fadnavis. He said that we don't have anything to do with the internal conflict in Shiv Sena: Ramdas Athawale

Uddhav Thackeray & Eknath Shinde will themselves resolve the dispute between them, we don't have anything to do with that. We are waiting & watching: Ramdas Athawale

Shiv Sena executive meet under way, Aaditya Thackeray arrives at Sena Bhawan

Dilip Walse-Patil denies order to remove security of rebel Sena MLAs' families

Sena workers vandalise rebel MLA Tanaji Sawant's office in Pune

Maharashtra Congress calls meeting to discuss current political crisis

Maharashtra Congress called a meeting at Royal Stone, the residence of party leader & minister Balasaheb Thorat, this afternoon to discuss the current political situation in the state.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar to hold a press conference, virtually, today evening. He is currently camping with other rebel MLAs in Guwahati, Assam. (ANI)

Desperate Shiv Sena and rebels prepare for a long-haul

As pressures grew on the Shiv Sena and the rebel faction, both sides appeared set for a long-haul with legislative procedures and a possible legal battle likely to enter the play on day five of the Maharashtra political crisis here on Saturday.

Amid the mounting crunch, the rebel group leader Minister Eknath Shinde has reportedly told his supporters in Guwahati that a new government will be installed in 96 hours and urged patience. (IANS)

Security cover of Shiv Sena MLAs removed by Thackeray: Eknath Shinde

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Home Minister, DGP Maharashtra regarding "Malicious withdrawal of security of family members of the 38 MLAs. The government is responsible for protecting them and their families," he tweets.

Who is paying the hotel bill of rebel MLA in Guwahati, question NCP chief spokesperson

Shiv Sena likely to submit proposal to expel Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena can bring the proposal to expel Eknath Shinde to the National Executive Meet. 2 key decisions likely to be taken.

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde calls meeting this afternoon in Guwahati

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has calleda meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati this afternoon to discuss further strategy, saidsources.

AadityaThackeray to chair a meeting at 6 pm with all the Sena functionaries

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA denies joining BJP amid political turmoil

BJP is also likely to hold a core committee meeting in Mumbai today

Shiv Sena national executive committee to meet today, with Uddhav Thackeray presiding

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of four more MLAs

The Shiv Sena has sent the names of four more rebel MLAs to the Maharashtra Assembly deputy speaker for initiating action of disqualification against them, a senior leader said on Friday evening.

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Maharashtra political crisis to be decided by ‘legal battles’?

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), despite its depleting numbers, reasserted Friday that it continues to have a majority as the two warring factions prepared for a legal battle. The focus is now on the role of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal.

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BJP wants to finish off Shiv Sena as it does not want to share Hindu vote bank: Uddhav Thackeray

Striking a defiant note, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday night dared rebel leader Eknath Shinde and the BJP to try and take away the Shiv Sena cadre and those who vote for the party, and also accused the BJP of trying to finish off the Sena.

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