Maharashtra Political Crisis: As rebel camp names new faction ‘Shiv Sena Balasaheb’, Uddhav retorts -‘ask for votes in the name of your father’

“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 told reporters. (ANI)

“We are still in Shiv Sena, there's misunderstanding that we've left the party. We've just separated our faction. We've 2-3rd majority to follow the path we wanted. Our new leader chosen by majority. They didn't have more than 16-17 MLAs,” Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar said. (ANI)

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“Recognition should be given to our faction, if it isn't given, we'll go to court and prove our existence and numbers. We've numbers, but we respect CM Uddhav Thackeray, we won't speak against him. We must follow the path on which we fought Assembly elections,” said Rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar. (ANI)

“No party is paying for our expenses (of hotel accommodation), our leader Eknath Shinde called us and we came and stayed here (Guwahati hotel); will pay the expenses. BJP isn't behind all of this,” says Rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar. (ANI)

Meeting of rebel MLAs at a hotel in Guwahati underway.

“We'll take legal action against those who have used Balasaheb Thackeray's name for their self-centred politics. Those who have left can't use our patriarch's name,” said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

A video that went viral on social media on Saturday showed some people damaging the board outside the office of Shrikant Shinde, Lok Sabha MP from Kalyan in Thane district and son of Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde.

It showed some people throwing stones at the Ulhasnagar office of Shrikant Shinde and they can also be heard raising pro-Uddhav Thackeray slogans. In the video, four policemen can be seen chasing away the group, comprising eight to ten persons. Police are at the site and a probe was on, officials said. (PTI)

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

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray leaves Sena Bhavan after the party's national executive meeting.

“The disqualification of MLAs will be based on a legal argument. The Dy Speaker will have to grant them (rebel MLAs and Shiv Sena) a hearing before deciding on the disqualification of MLAs,” Shrihari Aney, Former Advocate General of Maharashtra and Constitutional Expert tells ANI.

“This matter will not get over in Legislature only, it will go to the Judiciary. Such matters are brought to the High Court or Supreme Court on a special basis. A judicial review is demanded by the aggrieved in the court,” Former Advocate General of Maharashtra Shrihari Aney was quoted as saying to news agency ANI.

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

The national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena is underway at the party's headquarters in the city on Saturday, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who is also the party president, is expected to take a decision on the action against the rebel MLAs, including Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray arrives for the National Executive meet called by the party on Saturday.

Eknath Shinde is camping with at least 50 'rebel' Maharashtra MLAs at a plush hotel in the outskirts of Guwahati.

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

'Shiv Sena Balasaheb' new group formed by Eknath Shinde camp, Former MoS Home and rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar tells news agency ANI

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. (ANI)

“I request Amit Shah to provide security to families of MLAs who are leaving Uddhav Thackeray & making their own decisions, staying connected with Balasaheb's ideology. Uddhav Thackeray's goondaism should be ended…I request for President's Rule in state,” said Amravati MP Navneet Rana. (ANI)

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

“Stop bleating like a goat (to BJP leaders)… During our meeting last night in the presence of Sharad Pawar, we received a call from 10 (rebel) MLAs… Come to the floor of the House, and we will know who is stronger,” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut tells 'rebel' MLAs. (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 told reporters. (ANI)

“We'll sit together at meeting, discuss party's expansion, and its future. Party is very big, and 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)

“You are an MLA, so security has been provided to you. Your family members can't be provided with the same,” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Eknath Shinde's letter over the withdrawal of security of family members of 38 MLAs (ANI)

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“If a Shiv Sena worker is going to become a chief minister, you should go (with the BJP). But if you are, after all, going to become a deputy chief minister, you should have told me, I would have made you deputy chief minister,” Uddhav Thackeray tells Eknath Shinde.

The protection of Shiv Sena MLAs has been withdrawn by order of the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. The government is responsible for protecting them and their families, tweets Eknath Shinde.