Maharashtra political crisis LIVE updates: NCP and Congress our primary challengers in constituencies, says Shiv Sena rebel MLA Chimanrao Patil

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: NCP and Congress our primary challengers in constituencies, says Shiv Sena rebel MLA Chimanrao Patil

Maharashtra political crisis: Amid the political turmoil in Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray claimed that the BJP is behind the rebellion in the Shiv Sena. He said that BJP’s only objective now is to ‘finish Shiv Sena’. On Friday, (June 24), Thackeray had held a virtual meeting with district chiefs on the issue and called for the party's national executive committee today at 1 pm, ANI reported.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena sought the disqualification of 12 rebel MLAs including Shinde for "not attending" the legislative party meeting held on Wednesday. Reacting to the development, Shinde tweeted, "You cannot scare us by giving the names of 12 MLAs for disqualification because we are followers of the Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray. We know the law, so we do not pay heed to threats."

On the other hand, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said his party is open to mulling leaving the ruling alliance MVA alliance if the rebel MLAs return to Mumbai and discuss their issues with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Stay tuned to Zee News for all the latest updates on the Maharashtra Political Crisis. 

25 June 2022

20:16 IST

"We are traditionally the rivals of NCP & Congress, they are our primary challengers in constituencies. We requested CM Uddhav Thackeray that natural alliance should be done", said Shiv Sena rebel MLA Chimanrao Patil in a video tweeted by Eknath Shinde.

19:18 IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "People will come to know what actions will be taken against those who have left the party by the evening. The work that CM Uddhav Thackeray has done is commendable. We will all fight the elections under his leadership."

17:43 IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on the political crisis in Maharashtra, “Let Maha Vikas Aghadi deliberate over this matter. We are keeping an eye on the unfolding drama... It looks like a dance of monkeys. They are acting like monkeys jumping from one branch to another.”

15:59 IST

"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," says Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray.

15:58 IST

Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly issues disqualification notice to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp currently staying in Guwahati, Assam.

14:56 IST

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)

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.#MaharashtraCrisis

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

14:43 IST

Shiv Sena workers protested against rebel MLAs of the party and burnt effigies outside the party office in Kharghar. (ANI)

Maharashtra | Shiv Sena workers protested against rebel MLAs of the party and burnt effigies outside the party office in Kharghar. #MaharashtraPolitcalCrisis pic.twitter.com/9llzxjtFep

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

14:23 IST

Until it gets legal authorization from Speaker, such type of groups will not be authorised: Maharashtra Congress leader Ashok Chavan on 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp. (ANI)

Until it gets legal authorization from Speaker, such type of groups will not be authorised: Maharashtra Congress leader Ashok Chavan on 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp pic.twitter.com/LEmZ59G4uq

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

14:21 IST

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

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

(File photo) pic.twitter.com/nMOm6UFj7b

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

14:20 IST

Security heightened outside the residence of rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, in Thane. He is currently staying at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam, along with other rebel MLAs of the state. (ANI)

Maharashtra | Security heightened outside the residence of rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, in Thane. He is currently staying at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam, along with other rebel MLAs of the state. pic.twitter.com/hvY2pw213a

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

14:16 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Mumbai Police imposes Section 144 CrPC in Mumbai city.

#MaharashtraPolitcalCrisis | Mumbai Police imposes Section 144 CrPC in Mumbai city.

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

13:25 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: Notice going to 16 rebels, Eknath may surprise with the name of new party: Sources

13:23 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Update: Eknath Shinde has already split the Shiv Sena. It is learnt that the new name of his own group may be decided this time. Sources said Eknath's new group could be named - Shiv Sena (Balasaheb Thackeray)

13:05 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live: Mumbai Police issues a high alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city. It has been directed that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.

Mumbai Police issues a high alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at all political offices in the city. It has been directed that officer-level Police personnel shall visit every political office to ensure their safety.#MaharashtraCrisis

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

13:03 IST

Amid the political crisis and vandalisation at Tanaji Sawant's office, Pune Police issues an alert and asks all Police Stations to ensure security at offices related to Shiv Sena leaders in the city: Pune Police PRO#MaharashtraCrisis

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

12:31 IST

No one will be spared: Sanjay More, Pune city head, Shiv Sena

Our party worker vandalised Tanaji Sawant's office. All traitors and rebel MLAs who have troubled our chief Uddhav Thackeray will face this type of action. Their office will also be attacked... No one will be spared: Sanjay More, Pune city head, Shiv Sena

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

12:30 IST

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

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

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

11:53 IST

Shiv Sena workers vandalise office of the party's MLA Tanaji Sawant

#WATCH | Shiv Sena workers vandalise office of the party's MLA Tanaji Sawant in Balaji area of Katraj, Pune. Sawant is one of the rebel MLAs from the state and is currently camping in Guwahati, Assam. #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/LXRSLPxYJC

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

11:12 IST

I would advise Devendra Fadnavis (BJP leader) to not get involved in this matter: Sanjay Raut (ANI)

We are sure once (rebel) MLAs come back to Mumbai, they'll return to our side again. I would advise Devendra Fadnavis (BJP leader) to not get involved in this matter, and save whatever is left of his dignity. We'll see each other in elections: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/huu5Vh415n

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

11:09 IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on today's party meeting at 1 pm

We'll sit together at meeting, discuss party's expansion, and its future. Party is very big, & cannot be hijacked with such ease. It's been made with our blood. Several sacrificed to make it. No one can break it with money: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on party meet. (ANI)

Maharashtra | We'll sit together at meeting, discuss party's expansion, and its future. Party is very big, & cannot be hijacked with such ease. It's been made with our blood. Several sacrificed to make it. No one can break it with money: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on party meet pic.twitter.com/IFOS9DyJrP

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

10:56 IST

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. (ANI)

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 pic.twitter.com/f4riPwx4xM

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

10:29 IST

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde calls a meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati this afternoon to discuss further strategy: Sources (ANI)

#MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis | Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde calls a meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati this afternoon to discuss further strategy: Sources pic.twitter.com/NMlX685G4I

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022

09:28 IST

Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on Friday (June 24) claimed that the BJP has nothing to do with the political turmoil in the Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde's breakaway from the party.

07:54 IST

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant on rebel MLAs

We had y'day requested Dy Speaker (of Maha Assembly) to disqualify 12 MLAs & now 4 more. We've again talked to Dy Speaker requesting an initiation on proceedings; their disqualification notice will be served tomorrow or the day after: Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant in Mumbai (ANI)

We had y'day requested Dy Speaker (of Maha Assembly) to disqualify 12 MLAs & now 4 more. We've again talked to Dy Speaker requesting an initiation on proceedings; their disqualification notice will be served tomorrow or the day after: Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant in Mumbai (24.06) pic.twitter.com/1YBhpfG8UQ

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2022