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Uddhav Thackeray quits as Maharashtra CM after SC go-ahead to floor test

Shiv Sena rebel MLA Eknath Shinde on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction is in a 'hopeless minority' within the party

We have support of 50 MLAs, will pass floor test, says Eknath Shinde

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday claimed the support of 50 dissident MLAs from his own party and independents, contending that they can pass any floor test number

Jailed leaders Malik, Deshmukh move SC for participation in Maha floor test

A vacation bench was told that the two MLAs have been booked for offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are in jail

Uddhav Thackeray goes to SC after ordered to prove majority tomorrow

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has convened a special session of state assembly on Thursday, June 30, as he has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority

Shinde says his group of MLAs will be in Mumbai on Thurs for floor test

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said he will reach Mumbai on Thursday for floor test against the beleaguered Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena-NCP-Congress government in Maharashtra

Floor test soon? Fadnavis meets Maharashtra Guv, says MVA govt in minority

Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that he along with other rebels will fly to Mumbai soon

Maharashtra signs MoU with Adani Energy for 11000 MW power generation

The Maharashtra government's Energy department on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Adani Green Energy Group Ltd (AGEL) to generate 11000 MW green power in the next five years. It would entail an investment of Rs 60,000 crore and provide employment to 30,000 persons, a statement from the government said. According to the agreement, AGEL will set up Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) in the next four to five years, through which about 11,000 MW power will be generated, said a statement issued by the state energy department. The state will reap many benefits from PSPs which will generate or store electricity with the help of non-conventional energy sources, it said, adding that they will be especially useful for immediate power generation in case of shortage. The MoU was signed by Narayan Karad, Deputy Secretary, Department of Energy, Maharashtra and Ajit Barodia, Senior Vice President, Adani Industries Group. Under secretary Nanasaheb Dhone and Associate Vice-President o

Amid Maharashtra's power tussle, Devendra Fadnavis leaves for Delhi

Amid the political turmoil in Maharashtra following a rebellion by MLAs of the ruling Shiv Sena, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday left for Delhi along with a legal counsel

BJP takes stock of situation as rebel Sena MLAs consolidate position

The BJP is weighing options as Shiv Sena rebels consolidate their position in a bid to topple the three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra

Shinde hails Hindutva's victory as SC stays disqualification of rebel MLAs

After the SC's order, it is more likely that the rebel MLAs will now push for a floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly to prove the minority of the ruling MVA alliance

Maharashtra Governor seeks details of govt orders issued from June 22-24

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked the state chief secretary to provide complete information of all Government Resolutions (GRs) by the state government from June 22

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tests positive for coronavirus

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus. I did my test for coronavirus which has come out positive. I am doing good and have been consulting doctors. With your blessings, I will soon defeat coronavirus and resume in your service. Whosoever has come in my contact should get tested immediately, Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, tweeted. The senior NCP leader (62), whose party is a key constituent of the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, has tested positive for the infection for the second time - the first time being in October 2020. Last week, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari had also tested positive for coronavirus. Koshyari was admitted to hospital and discharged on Sunday. The two-and-a-half-year old MVA government, which also includes the Congress as a partner, plunged into crisis a week ago after a section of Shiv Sena .

MVA govt lost majority as 38 MLAs withdraw support: Rebel Shinde in SC plea

MVA alliance has lost the majority in the house as 38 of the members of the Shiv Sena have withdrawn their support thus bringing it below the majority in the house, said Eknath Shinde in his petition

Shiv Sena ready for both street and legal fight, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said his party is ready for a "street fight and a legal battle", ahead of the crucial hearing in the SC against the disqualification notice issued to rebel party MLAs

Maharashtra political crisis: Shinde calls meeting of rebel MLAs in Assam

Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has called a meeting of MLAs camping with him at a hotel in Assam's Guwahati on Monday at 2 pm, said sources

SC to hear Sena MLA Eknath Shinde's plea against disqualification notice

The Supreme Court will hear the petition of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde, who moved the court seeking a stay on the disqualification notice issued to him and other 15 rebel legislators

Uddhav's attempt to get reins back in the pale shadow of Balasaheb's legacy

Uddhav's quest was to make the Sena all things to all people in Maharashtra. But traditional Shiv Sainiks began to bitterly resent this

Sena's failed strategy of keeping flock together while BJP adds up gains

As Maha political high-jinks near denouement, BJP tots up gains to be made by getting back a govt

In May, Uddhav had asked Shinde whether he wants to be CM, claims Aaditya

Eknath Shinde should have demanded the post directly on the face instead of running away to Surat and Guwahati: Aaditya Thackeray

Maha crisis: Chartered flight with 'rebel Shiv Sena MLA' on way to Guwahati

The exact identities of the passengers are not known immediately, but "at least one MLA will be there in the plane"