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Published 08:46 IST, November 25th 2019

Maharashtra LIVE Updates:Sena, NCP & Congress MLAs take 'oath' post their show of strength

Following a crucial hearing on the legality of Maharashtra Govt formation on Nov 24, the SC directed Solicitor General Mehta, appearing for Centre, to produce the relevant docs on Nov 25, 10:30 am

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20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 9:00 AM

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress to meet Governor

As per sources, Eknath Shinde from Sena, Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat and NCP's Jayant Patil will reportedly leave for Raj Bhavan with a letter of support along with signatures of as many as 160 MLAs. The letter will reportedly be submitted at the Raj Bhavan after the Supreme Court verdict

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 9:10 AM

Ajit Pawar likely to take charge as the Dy CM of Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis to be present at the event. 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 09:15 AM

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal met Ajit Pawar shortly before as he leaves for Mantralaya to take charge as the Dy CM

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 09:25 AM

Sources claim 56 Shiv Sena MLAs and 8 independent MLA who have pledged support to Shiv Sena all are currently at Hotel Lalit and are expected to move to Hotel Lemon Tree between 11 AM to 12 noon.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

BJP to cite Article 212 in SC | Update at 09:40 AM

Article 212(2) and Article 194 of the Constitution of India bars Courts from taking cognisance of any incident that had taken place in the legislative assembly. 
 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 09:45 AM

As per sources, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray to meet party MLAs at Hotel Lalit after SC hearing

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 10:45 AM

Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submits two letters, along with its translation to the Supreme Court. The letter reportedly contained names of 54 NCP MLAs and their signatures, which was written to the Governor of Maharashtra.

The Solicitor General acknowledges that the BJP was the largest party, followed by NCP and finally INC. 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 10:57 AM

As per sources, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CM Ajit Pawar and 2 NCP leaders Chhagan Bhujbal and Sunil Tatkare reportedly hold a closed-door meeting inside Vidhan Bhavan.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:00 AM

BJP to Supreme Court: 'Ready for floor test'

Solicitor-General: 'Nobody is disputing that the floor test will be the ultimate test'

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:07 AM

Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP in the Lok Sabha: Calls Maharashtra political situation a 'Murder of Democracy' 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:14 AM

Rajya Sabha member and Congress leader Ahmed Patel commented on the Supreme Court hearing currently in progress, stating, 'We are hopeful. We are optimistic'

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:20 AM

Kapil Sibal appearing for Cong-NCP-Shiv Sena alliance begins argument in the Supreme Court. Commenting on the rapid turn of events of appointing Fadnavis as CM, Sibal asks:

'What was the national emergency to do this in the middle of the night?'

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:21 AM

Devendra Fadnavis takes charge at Mantralaya as Maharashtra CM amidst Supreme Court hearing

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:25 AM

The Supreme Court restrains Sibal from arguing facts outside of his petition as he continues to attack BJP and Ajit Pawar.

Sibal reportedly said: 'Ajit Pawar has been removed from his post'

He further added, 'The floor test should happen in 24 hours and we want an open ballot division and the oldest member of the assembly to reside'

 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Congress lawyer withdraws Affidavits | Update at 11:33 AM

Avishek Manu Singhvi, arguing for INC, NCP and Sena has withdrawn the affidavits which were submitted to the Supreme Court by Kapil Sibal. The affidavits reportedly claimed Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress had the support of 154 MLAs 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Rohatgi objects to floor test being conducted within 24 hours | Update at 11:52 AM

Mukul Rohatgi, who is a designated Senior Counsel and the former Attorney General for India, objects to the floor test being conducted within 24 hours and states that Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis should be given time to respond to the petition, after laying down the procedure for formation of government in the State.

Rohatgi further added that a Speaker needs to be elected before the floor test can take place.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 11:56 AM

Mukul Rohatgi pushes for floor test to be conducted after 14 days but later settles for 7 days, stating that would be a more "reasonable time", which will allow the CM to respond to the petition as well conduct a floor test.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Supreme Court order reserved for tomorrow at 10:30 AM | Update at 12:05 PM

Supreme Court order in the hearing which was reserved for tomorrow will take place at 10:30 AM.

Arguments from both sides were heard today with Shiv Sena-NCP-INC alliance pushing for a floor test to be conducted immediately and Senior Counsel Mukul Rohatgi requesting that the CM be given time to respond to the petition.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Update at 01:47 PM

As per sources, NCP MLAs have been moved to three different hotels. This is reportedly due to the perceived threat of BJP members getting in touch with them. While two of the hotels have been identified as Hyatt and Sofitel, the third hotel where the legislators have been moved to remains unknown.

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP to parade 162 MLAs

In a massive announcement, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has claimed that all 162 MLAs of Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP were together and would make an appearance at the Grand Hyatt hotel on Monday evening. He invited the Governor to come and ascertain the number for himself. 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Exclusive pictures from Grand Hyatt Hotel

Top leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, Supriya Sule, Aaditya Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar reached the Grand Hyatt hotel where the 162 MLAs of the NCP-Congress-Sena alliance have gathered. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

BJP: Congress-NCP-Sena insulted all the MLAs

In its first official reaction, BJP slammed the Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena for insulting all the MLAs and the voters of the state by making them take an oath in a private gathering. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Senior leaders to address Cong-NCP-Sena MLAs

Moments before Shiv Sena's show of strength at Hotel Hyatt on Monday evening, visuals of preparation from inside the hotel have been accessed by Republic TV. In the pictures, a banner is seen with "We are 162" written on it. A big banner of the Constitution of India is also seen in the picture. Earlier, making a big announcement, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress has the support of 162 MLAs. He also invited the Governor to come and ascertain the number for himself.

 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Sharad Pawar arrives

NCP supremo Sharad Pawar arrives at the Grand Hyatt hotel. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Sharad Pawar greeted with flowers

NCP chief Sharad Pawar was greeted with flowers by Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Ashok Chavan addresses the gathering

Congress leader Ashok Chavan addressed the gathering. In his initial remarks, he welcomed all the leaders. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Chhagan Bhujbal, Dhananjay Munde, Praful Patel arrive

Senior NCP leaders Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel and Dhananjay Munde arrived at the Grand Hyatt hotel. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Balasaheb Thorat commences his speech

The Congress legislative party leader Balasaheb Thorat addressed the audience and called upon Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to resign from his post.

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray addresses the gathering

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the audience at the Grand Hyatt hotel. He said that this is a view that the BJP must watch, claiming that he could see the entire Vidhan Sabha in front of him. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Sharad Pawar begins his address

NCP chief Sharad Pawar addressed the Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena leaders gathered at the Grand Hyatt hotel.

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Sharad Pawar: Some more MLAs can join us

Addressing the gathering, NCP president Sharad Pawar claimed that more legislators in addition to the 162 MLAs were likely to join the alliance. 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Sharad Pawar: Ajit Pawar has no right to issue a whip

NCP leader Sharad Pawar clarified that his party did not agree with Ajit Pawar's decision to ally with the party. He also reassured the NCP MLAs that Ajit Pawar had no right to issue a whip. 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

All MLAs being administered oath

All MLAs of the Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena are being administered oath by NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad. 

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Congress-Sena-NCP MLAs take oath

All the MLAs of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP took an oath at the Grand Hyatt hotel after senior leaders addressed them.

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

NCP: CM should immediately resign

NCP MLA and spokesperson Nawab Malik demanded that immediate resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

 

20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

Dhananjay Munde: We all feel that Ajit Pawar should come back

NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde stated that everyone in his party wanted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to come back to the party fold. Earlier, there were speculations that Munde was supporting Ajit Pawar. 

 

Updated 20:22 IST, November 25th 2019

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