Maharashtra crisis LIVE: 'Shiv Sena will never split, we stand behind Uddhav ji'

Maharashtra political turmoil live updates: CM Uddhav Thackeray left his official residence for his family home on Wednesday evening after offering to resign from his position earlier in the day.

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Maharashtra political crisis live updates: Triggering a political crisis in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and other Shiv Sena MLAs arrived in Assam’s Guwahati today (June 22, 2022) morning by a charter aircraft. The rebel Maharashtra MLAs were taken to a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Guwahati amid tight security. Speaking to news agency ANI, Shinde claimed he has 46 MLAs, including 6-7 Independent MLAs.

"This number will rise in the time to come. As of now we have neither received any proposal from BJP nor are we holding any talks with them," the Maharashtra cabinet minister said.

After these developments, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar met with CM Uddhav Thackeray at his residence. Later, the CM left his official residence Varsha to move to his family home Matoshree in late evening where he was greeted by party supporters. 

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22 June 2022

22:57 IST

Two more Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLAs - Sada Sarvankar from Mahim constituency and Mangesh Kudalkar from Kurla constituency- have left for Surat, Gujarat: Sources (ANI)

Two more Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLAs - Sada Sarvankar from Mahim constituency and Mangesh Kudalkar from Kurla constituency- have left for Surat, Gujarat: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

19:40 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: The meeting between Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, and Supriya Sule concludes at the CM's residence in Mumbai. (ANI)

The meeting between Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, and Supriya Sule concludes at the CM's residence in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/GOZH0xuWv8

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

18:45 IST

Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray said he is ready to quit even as Shiv Sena chief, not just Chief Minister. "Let those disgruntled MLAs come forward and demand so," he added. The CM also said, "Will be happy if another person from Shiv Sena succeeds me as CM if I quit."

18:42 IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal said that it's an internal issue of Shiv Sena and "the party leadership can sort it out easily. The problem is the BJP's attitude of using money and agencies to poach the MLAs. I think Shiv Sena will survive."

18:41 IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Jitendra Awhad arrive at the residence of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, in Mumbai.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Jitendra Awhad arrive at the residence of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/ulRsG8vFUp

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

17:54 IST

"Some people say that it's not Balasaheb's Shiv Sena. They should tell me then what were the thoughts of Balasaheb. This is the same Shiv Sena that it was at his time, 'Hindutva' is our life," Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said.

17:54 IST

"Getting calls from MLAs who have gone with Eknath Shinde; they are claiming that they were forcibly taken away," said CM Uddhav Thackeray.

17:53 IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "It's true that I could not meet people in the last few months due to my surgery and health condition. But now, I have started meeting people." 

17:05 IST

Shiv Sena Legislature Party resolution passed y'day which carries signatures of 34MLAs states Eknath Shinde unanimously elected as leader of Shiv Sena Legislature Party in 2019&continues to be leader of ShivSena Legislature Party. Bharat Gogawale appointed as Chief Whip. (ANI)

M'rashtra:Shiv Sena Legislature Party resolution passed y'day which carries signatures of 34MLAs states Eknath Shinde unanimously elected as leader of Shiv Sena Legislature Party in 2019&continues to be leader of ShivSena Legislature Party. Bharat Gogawale appointed as Chief Whip

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

17:01 IST

CM Uddhav Thackeray to interact with public on Facebook LIVE at 5 pm.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to interact with the public through Facebook Live at 5pm today. pic.twitter.com/DB9TolLV7W

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

16:45 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: Rebel leader Eknath Shinde tweeted in Marathi, "Shiv Sena MLA Shri Bharat Gogavale has been appointed as the Chief Representative of Shiv Sena Legislature. The reason is that the orders issued by Mr. Sunil Prabhu regarding today's meeting of MLAs are legally invalid."

शिवसेना विधिमंडळ मुख्य प्रतोद पदी शिवसेना आमदार श्री.भरत गोगावले यांची नियुक्ती करण्यात आली आहे. सबब, श्री.सुनील प्रभू यांनी आजच्या आमदारांच्या बैठकीबद्दल काढलेले आदेश कायदेशीरदृष्ट्या अवैध आहेत.

— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 22, 2022

15:39 IST

Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu issues a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. Letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily. (ANI)

The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that action will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

15:39 IST

Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu issues a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. Letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily. (ANI)

The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that action will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

15:28 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that   action  will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions. (ANI)

The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that action will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

15:26 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu issues a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. Letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily. (ANI)

Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu issues a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. Letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily pic.twitter.com/9iQ9bKziiM

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

14:48 IST

Cabinet issues and agenda were discussed. No political discussions were held here: Aslam Shaikh, Maharashtra minister and Congress leader after state cabinet meeting  (ANI)

14:30 IST

No difficulties, everything will be alright. Govt will continue: Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat when asked about #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis & if Govt will continue for 5 yrs "No. No discussion is needed," on if political crisis was discussed in cabinet meet (ANI)

No difficulties, everything will be alright. Govt will continue: Maharashtra Min & Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat when asked about #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis & if Govt will continue for 5 yrs

"No. No discussion is needed," on if political crisis was discussed in cabinet meet pic.twitter.com/LIW6TgYzyo

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

14:29 IST

Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu issues a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. Letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily. 

The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that action will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions. (ANI)

14:12 IST

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde speaks to news agency ANI, says he has 46 MLAs with him, including 6-7 Independent MLAs.

"This number will rise in the time to come. As of now we have neither received any proposal from BJP nor are we holding any talks with them," Shinde said.

Right now we have 46 MLAs with us, including 6-7 Independent MLAs. Rest of them are Shiv Sena MLAs. This number will rise in the time to come. As of now we have neither received any proposal from BJP nor are we holding any talks with them: Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde to ANI pic.twitter.com/3kdGKKuyCP

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

13:16 IST

State cabinet meeting begins. CM Uddhav Thackeray joins via video conferencing: CMO (ANI)

13:14 IST

Mumbai | Maharashtra Congress leaders show a victory sign as a string of meetings take place by the three parties of the MVA Government, amid the ongoing Maharashtra Political Crisis (ANI)

Mumbai | Maharashtra Congress leaders show a victory sign as a string of meetings take place by the three parties of the MVA Government, amid the ongoing #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/8GnpDAla5v

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

13:00 IST

Mumbai: I have talked to CM Uddhav Thackeray and he said that as of now there's no proposal to dissolve the Maharashtra Assembly: Congress leader Kamal Nath (ANI)

12:58 IST

41 MLAs out of 44 MLAs attended the meeting here while 3 are on the way. The politics BJP has started is of money and muscle power which is against the constitution. I have seen this a lot...Unity will prevail in Shiv Sena under Udhhav Thackeray: Congress leader Kamal Nath (ANI)

Mumbai | 41 MLAs out of 44 MLAs attended the meeting here while 3 are on the way. The politics BJP has started is of money & muscle power which is against the constitution. I have seen this a lot...Unity will prevail in Shiv Sena under Udhhav Thackeray: Congress leader Kamal Nath pic.twitter.com/dei3OIH2SK

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

12:43 IST

Amid rebellion in Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray has tested Covid positive. 

12:42 IST

Mumbai: A meeting of Congress party was held at the residence of minister and party leader Balasaheb Thorat today, amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. (ANI)

#WATCH | Mumbai: A meeting of Congress party was held at the residence of minister and party leader Balasaheb Thorat today, amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. pic.twitter.com/qx6eyYnid0

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

12:36 IST

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena women workers in Aurangabad break down and weep as they protest against rebel leader Eknath Shinde who has led to ongoing instability in the MVA govt in the state. 

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Shiv Sena women workers in Aurangabad break down and weep as they protest against rebel leader Eknath Shinde who has led to ongoing instability in the MVA govt in the state pic.twitter.com/8tzXK5Urw6

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

12:01 IST

Midterm elections? There have been no talks yet. What can I say?: Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in Mumbai (ANI)

11:09 IST

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut hints at the dissolution of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly amid the current political crisis in the state. He tweets, "The ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra is heading to the dissolution of Vidhan Sabha." (ANI)

11:06 IST

Congress Observer for Maharashtra, Kamal Nath arrives at the residence of CLP leader and minister Balasaheb Thorat. (ANI)

10:46 IST

Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray changes his Twitter bio amid crisis in Maharashtra. 

10:37 IST

Talks are underway with MLAs who are with Eknath Shinde, everybody will stay in Shiv Sena. Our party is a fighter, we'll struggle consistently, atmost we might lose power but we'll continue to fight: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut 

Eknath Shinde is our very old party member, he is our friend, we've worked together for decades. It's neither easy for him nor for us to leave each other. I had a conversation with him for an hour this morning & the party chief was intimated about it: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/aAOe891Oi1

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Eknath Shinde is our very old party member, he is our friend, we've worked together for decades. It's neither easy for him nor for us to leave each other. I had a conversation with him for an hour this morning & the party chief was intimated about it: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut (ANI)

10:35 IST

A banner, reading 'Your arrogance would last 4 days, our kingship is inherited', seen outside the residence of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Mumbai. The banner has been put up by Shiv Sena Corporator Deepmala Badhe. (ANI)

Maharashtra | A banner, reading 'Your arrogance would last 4 days, our kingship is inherited', seen outside the residence of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Mumbai.

The banner has been put up by Shiv Sena Corporator Deepmala Badhe. pic.twitter.com/N4WkJA0riB

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

10:13 IST

Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Patil also arrives at the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. (ANI)

10:01 IST

Maharastra Maharashtra minister & NCP leader Jayant Patil arrives at the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. (ANI)

#WATCH | Maharastra Maharashtra minister & NCP leader Jayant Patil arrives at the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/LVt8SLExvJ

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

10:00 IST

Amid political turmoil, Maharashtra Governor Koshyari tests Covid-19 positive, reports ANI. 

09:51 IST

A meeting of Congress Legislative Party to take place today in the presence of AICC Observer for the state Kamal Nath. 43 MLAs to be present in the meeting: Maharashtra Congress Sources (ANI)

09:50 IST

A group of Maharashtra MLAs arrives at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam. 

Before the arrival of Maharashtra MLAs at Guwahati airport, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, today morning. The MLAs are staying at this hotel.

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

09:47 IST

Gujarat | Last night's visuals from inside a hotel in Surat where Shiv Sena MLAs were camping with party leader Eknath Shinde until they moved to Guwahati in Assam, today. (ANI)

#WATCH Gujarat | Last night's visuals from inside a hotel in Surat where Shiv Sena MLAs were camping with party leader Eknath Shinde until they moved to Guwahati in Assam, today pic.twitter.com/UWQrAAyhvA

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

09:46 IST

Maharastra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil arrived at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai amid political turmoil. 

#WATCH | Maharastra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil arrives at the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/Bhv8gxW2oJ

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022