Shiv Sena Crisis : Shinde-Faction Hails SC Verdict; Thackeray Group Demands Resignation of Current Govt

In a major relief to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to restore status quo ante in Maharashtra. While the Shiv Sena-Shinde faction hailed the Supreme Court’s decision, the Thackeray-led faction demanded the resignation of the present government on moral grounds.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud observed that if Thackeray had not resigned, the court would have restored status quo. “The status quo cannot be restored since Thackeray resigned,” the bench said.

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Shinde faction welcomes Supreme Court’s decision

The Supreme Court’s decision was wholeheartedly welcomed by the leaders of the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde termed it as a ‘victory of truth’. “This is the victory of truth. Majority is important in a democracy. No one is above the law. We formed the government within the ambit of the law. It was a government of the majority. The Supreme Court has confirmed it today,” Shinde said in Sahyadri, Mumbai. Addressing a press conference, he said.

Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court and said that the Supreme Court has answered the question of whether the Maharashtra government will remain stable or not. follow live

Shiv Sena leader Rahul Ramesh Shewale also hailed the Supreme Court’s decision and said that the state will now get a stable government. “It is a big relief for the Shinde government in Maharashtra. Now the state will get a stable government. We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court. Year,

Uddhav faction demands Shinde’s resignation

After the Supreme Court’s decision, Uddhav Thackeray said that if there is any morality left in Eknath Shinde and Devendra Shinde, they should resign. Further reacting to the Supreme Court’s remark that had Uddhav Thackeray not resigned had it restored status quo ante, the former CM said he had resigned voluntarily on moral grounds. He also accused the rebel MLAs of betraying the Shiv Sena and the legacy of late Balasaheb Thackeray.

“He (now the Shinde faction MLA) betrayed my party and my father’s legacy. My resignation as CM could have been legally wrong then, but I gave it on moral grounds. Year Quoting Thackeray.

Thackeray said his fight was for the people, the state and the country and not for himself. “I am not fighting for myself. I am fighting for the people, state and country.

The Supreme Court noted that the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari had no objective material to doubt the confidence of the MVA government and called for a floor test. The CJI said, “The Governor’s actions were not in accordance with the rule of law.”

The Supreme Court bench also said that the appointment of Bharat Gogawale (Shinde faction) as Chief Whip was illegal. “The speaker, taking cognizance of Eknath Shinde’s statement, did not seek to identify who the whip was. They should have investigated. The decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale as chief whip was illegal as a whip can only be appointed by a legislative political party,” the CJI-led bench said.

The Supreme Court then observed that the case of disqualification of 16 MLAs (Shinde faction) is not an extraordinary circumstance that warrants the court to decide the course of action. The SC further asked the Speaker to decide the disqualification proceedings.

NCP, AAP react to Supreme Court verdict

Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict terming the appointment of Bharat Gogawale (Shinde faction) as Chief Whip illegal, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra should resign immediately on moral grounds. must give.

“The appointment of Chief Whip in Maharashtra is a wrong decision taken by him. On the basis of morality, the Shinde government should resign immediately.

Meanwhile, the NCP accused Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari of acting as a BJP cadre.

NCP leader Clyde Crasto tweeted, “So the truth is that former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari acted as a BJP cadre and not as a bearer of a constitutional post whose role is that of neutral guardian of the state.”