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PremiumMaharashtra Political Crisis: The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court pronounced the verdict on the Maharashtra political crisis today i.e. on 11 May. The five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha was dealing with the issue related to Maharashtra political crisis. The Supreme Court Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.
Former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has said that the verdict by the Supreme Court has proved that his decision to allow Eknath Shinde to take the chief minister's oath was correct. “Supreme Court has made it clear in its judgment that the decision taken by me to allow Shinde to take oath as the CM and accept Uddhav Thackeray’s resignation is correct," Koshyari said.
Eknath Shinde said the Supreme Court ruling was the success of the mandate which was given my the people of Maharashtra in the elections. “This is the victory of the vision of Babasaheb Thackeray, the thinking of the Shiv Sena & the feelings that the common people had for our government. It is the success of the mandate that the people had given in the elections. And according to Balasaheb Thackeray’s thinking, those who tried to harass have been given a perfect response with the order given by the SC today," Eknath Shinde said.
Eknath Shinde, addressing a press conference, said the Governor acted as per the situation at the time. “I won't talk about what Supreme Court said about the then Maharashtra Governor, but I would say that he acted as per the situation at the time. What if the Floor test had happened and their (MVA) govt had failed it?" Eknath Shinde said.
“Is he [Uddhav Thackeray] above SC or ECI that he will not let us appoint our Whip or any other office bearer and not let us use the name Shiv Sena," Eknath Shinde said.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said nobody should dount that the Maharashtra government is completely legal. “Today, Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) conspiracy has been defeated. Now, no one should doubt that the Maharashtra government is completely legal," he said.
This is a victory for democracy and the democratic process. We are satisfied with the verdict given by the Supreme Court: Maharashtra Deputy CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said, At 2pm today, CM Shinde and I will hold a press conference on the Supreme Court's decision. Those who used to speculate that our government will fall have got a befitting answer today.
While addressing a joint press conference with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray said, "My resignation could be a mistake but I am not seeing things like that. I am fighting for the people, for democracy, for the people who follow my father Balasaheb Thackeray."
“Supreme Court has directed the Speaker to make a decision on 16 MLAs within the time frame," Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam on Supreme Court ruling in 2022 Maharashtra political row
After the SC verdict, Uddhav Thackeray said “If the current Maharashtra CM and deputy CM have any ethics, then they should resign." They (now Shinde faction MLAs) betrayed my party and the legacy of my father. My resignation as the CM then may have been wrong legally, but I did it on moral grounds, he said.
I express my complete satisfaction over Supreme Court's decision. Those who were speculating that this government will collapse today have been silenced: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
Uddhav Thackeray says ‘not a personal fight.. Shinde should resign as chief minister like I did’
Supreme Court's judgement is in favour of Uddhav Thackeray. It is on record that there was a violation of Whip and soon they (Shinde faction MLAs) will be disqualified: Shiv Sena (UBT) Anil Parab, in Delhi
Shortly after the Supreme Court pronounced its judgment on the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) said if the top court has observed that Sunil Prabhu of Uddhav Thackeray faction of Sena remains the official whip, then as per its observation, 16 rebel MLAs, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stand disqualified.
He said Speaker Rahul Narwekar cannot follow the official whip. Raut also asserted that since the process of formation of the government was illegal, the Shinde government is illegal.
“Sunil Prabhu remains the official whip of Shiv Sena as per SC's observations, so rebel MLAs stand disqualified," Raut said.
Bihar CM & JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar along with Dy CM & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav meets Uddhav Thackeray at 'Matoshree' in Mumbai
What moral and legal right does this government has to continue for even a minute more when there are findings against the Governor, Speaker and the recognition of the Whip?, questions Abhishek Sanghvi
The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on 11 May said that the Speaker's decision to appoint Gogawale (Shinde group) as chief Whip of the Shiv Sena party was illegal.
Commenting on the SC order, AAP's SAnjay Singh said, "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."
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde & Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis to hold news conference at 2 pm at Sahyadri, Mumbai
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who argued for Uddhav Thackeray side in SC in Maharashtra political crisis case said, “The Speaker has to give a decision on the disqualification petitions in a time-bound manner. The Speaker should disqualify the MLAs. Only by doing this justice will be served."
Rahul Ramesh Shewale from Shiv Sena's Shinde faction said, “This is a big relief to the Shinde government in Maharashtra. Now the State will get a stable government. We welcome Supreme Court's decision."
Supreme Court has said that the Shiv Sena Shinde group's Whip is illegal...The current govt is illegal and formed against the Constitution: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader
Supreme Court says the Speaker must decide on disqualification petitions within a reasonable time.
Supreme Court further states that the status quo cannot be restored as Uddhav Thackeray did not face the Floor test and tendered his resignation. Hence, the Governor was justified in administering the oath to Eknath Shinde with the support of the largest party BJP
While pronouncing the verdict, SC said, “SC says status quo ante cannot be ordered by restoring MVA govt as then CM Uddhav Thackeray did not face floor test"
Supreme Court says the Speaker must decide on disqualification petitions within a reasonable time.
Supreme Court further states that the status quo cannot be restored as Uddhav Thackeray did not face the Floor test and tendered his resignation. Hence, the Governor was justified in administering the oath to Eknath Shinde with the support of the largest party BJP.
If Speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence motion, governor will be justified in calling for floor test
Speaker must recognise only whip appointed by political party, says SC on Maharashtra political row
Supreme Court says the Speaker's decision to appoint Gogawale (Shinde group) as chief Whip of the Shiv Sena party was illegal.
Supreme Court says the 2016 Nabam Rebia case which held that Speaker cannot initiate disqualification proceedings when a resolution seeking his removal is pending, requires reference to a larger bench
A Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud will deliver the verdict. It is a unanimous decision by the bench
Ahead of SC verdict, Narayan Rane tweeted, “Honorable Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis will win in the power struggle in Maharashtra! My best wishes to both of them. The government of Eknathji Shinde and Devendra ji Fadnavis will continue in Maharashtra!"
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said he hoped that his party will get justice, asserting that he has faith in the judiciary.
Eknath Shinde camp Shiv Sena spokesperson and party MLA Sanjay Shirsat asserted that there is no nervousness in their camp as they had factored in all aspects before revolting (last year). “We have seen the results the Election Commission gave us the party name and symbol and we won the first stage," Shirsat said.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray during their Mumbai visit on Thursday, a JD (U) MLC said. The duo will visit Thackeray's residence and later meet Pawar at his home. Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
The constitution bench will assemble to pronounce the judgment at 11.30 AM. First judgment will be in the Delhi Govt vs LG case.
The judgment in the Shiv Sena case will follow.
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Thursday said it is a merely a coincidence that state NCP president Jayant Patil has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions pertaining to the 2022 political crisis in the state. Asked about Patil getting summons from the ED ahead of the SC verdict, state Industries Minister Samant told reporters, “It is merely a coincidence."
The ED has summoned 61-year-old MLA Patil, the former state finance and home minister, for questioning on Friday in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt IL&FS, as per official sources.
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a clutch of cross-petitions filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis.
Eknath Shinde will continue to be the chief minister of Maharashtra and the next elections will be contested under his leadership, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. His comments came as political circles in the state are on the edge a day ahead of the verdict of the Supreme Court on petitions pertaining to the 2022 Shiv Sena-centric political crisis, caused by Shinde's revolt against Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
Queried on whether Shinde will step down from his post in the event of an adverse ruling regarding the disqualification of 16 MLAs of his camp, Fadnavis said this discussion has no meaning. "I am sorry to use the word but it is an arena of idiots. I am telling you that Eknath Shinde will remain the chief minister and we will contest the next elections under his leadership. “Why would Shinde submit his resignation? There is no need to indulge in any kind of speculation. What mistakes he had made?" Fadnavis asked.
A Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud will deliver the verdict. It is a unanimous decision by the bench.
If the 16 MLAs including CM Shinde are disqualified today, then this group of traitors will be finished: Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader
The SC will pronouce its verdict on the disqualification of 16 'rebel Shiv Sena MLAs belonging to the current Maharashtra CM's faction. The case pertains to on a batch of pleas including one seeking disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs (of Shinde's party) who revolted against the Thackeray leadership.
Later in February, the The Election Commission of India gave team Eknath Shinde the "bow and arrow" symbol and allowed to keep the name "Shiv Sena". Apart from this, the ECI awarded rival Uddhav Thackeray faction the name "Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray" and the "flaming torch" symbol.
Eknath Shinde and 39 MLAs had walked out and revolted against the leadership of the Shiv Sena, leading to a split in the party and the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, which was led by Uddhav Thackeray and also included the NCP and Congress. Afterwards, Shinde formed a coalition government in Maharashtra with the BJP. On June 30, 2022, Shinde was appointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Devendra Fadnavis from the BJP was appointed as his deputy. The Shinde and Thackeray factions of the Sena have been locked in a battle since then. After he was appointed as the new CM of Maharashtra, Shinde was put on floor test which he won in the Maharashtra legislative assembly with 164 votes polled in favour of him, 99 against. Read more here
If Eknath Shinde is disqualified, then he will have to resign as Maharashtra Chief Minister and his government will be disbanded. Whichever side has greater numbers --- Eknath Shinde or Uddhav Thackeray --- the party will then stake claim to a new government. Hence, Shinde's job and government will be on line today. Read more here
The case pertains on a batch of pleas including one seeking disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs (of Shinde's party) who revolted against the Thackeray leadership. Here are 10 points you need to know
