The Supreme Court on Monday asked newly-elected Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar not to proceed with the plea seeking disqualification of MLAs of Shiv Sena faction led by former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. A bench comprising Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that several pleas of the Uddhav faction, which were to be listed on Monday, have not been listed for hearing.
The court had said the petitions would be listed on July 11. I urge that there should be no disqualification till the matter is decided here, Sibal said, adding that earlier the top court had protected the rebel MLAs when they had approached it.
Our disqualification petition is listed tomorrow before the speaker… Either way, there should not be any disqualification till the matter is decided. These matters have to be decided here, the senior lawyer said. Mr (Tushar) Mehta (Solicitor General who was appearing for the Governor), You please inform the assembly speaker not to take any hearing. Let us see, we will hear the matter, the bench said. The solicitor general (SG) said though he was appearing for Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, he would convey the message to the assembly speaker. The court said the matter be listed after Tuesday after setting up of the bench.
Here are the latest updates in Maharashtra politics:
– Seven Shiv Sena MPs were absent for the meeting which was called by Uddhav Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray had called a meeting of MPs at his residence ‘Matoshree’ at 12 pm today. The meeting was called to discuss over support for the candidate in the presidential elections and the alternatives before the party.
– Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has written to 15 Shiv Sena MLAs thanking them for their support during tough times “without surrendering to the pressure of threats or offers”. Uddhav has also called for a meeting with all the Shiv Sena MPs at his residence today. He reportedly told his MLAs that Nishtha (allegiance) is the most important thing.
– In a big relief to Eknth Shinde’ camp, the Supreme Court refused to list the plea for urgent hearing in Maharashtra political fiasco and said that the matter cannot be listed tomorrow. It added that it will take some time for the matter to be listed and ordered the Solicitor General against taking any action against rebel MLAs.
– The expansion of the state cabinet is expected to take place once the apex court gives its judgment on these issues.
– Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the plea filed in the Supreme Court is not about the survival of Shinde govt, but it is about the survival of democracy. He also claimed that it’s a big test for a ‘free and fair’ judiciary.
– The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray will stake claim to the position of Leader of Opposition in the Legilative Assembly. The Uddhav faction will seek the position of the leader of opposition after rebel leader Eknath Shinde staked claim to the CM’s chair following a rebellion in party.
– Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde last week said he would expand his council of ministers after discussions with his deputy Devendra Fadnavis this week and exuded confidence that he would complete his tenure in office.
– After a split in Shiv Sena MLAs, the threat of a similar split looms large over Shiv Sena in parliament as its MPs seek a patch-up with the BJP.
– NCP chief Sharad Pawar said he feels the three Maha Vikas Aghadi allies – Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress – should fight the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, but a decision on it will be taken only after the issue is discussed with the leaders of his party as well as the alliance partners.
– Former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray claimed the grassroots Shiv Sena workers were firm with the organisation, despite “betrayal” by those whom the party trusted.
– Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first meeting after the new government assumed office in the state.
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