Maharashtra (The Stellar News): Sena leader Eknath Shinde, leading a revolt against the Shiv Sena Party chief Uddhav Thackeray, is likely to form a new party named “Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray”, sources said. As per reports, Shinde has the backing of more than 50 MLAs, 40 are from Sena.
Rebel MLA’s also sought no confidence motion in Maharashtra Assembly but faced rejection. The sources said, the reason of rejection of no confidence motion was that it was sent on Shiv Sena letterhead. As per the assembly records, Shiv Sena legislature party leader is Ajay Choudhari and not Eknath Shinde.
The Deputy Speaker has also issued notices to the 16 rebel MLAs on the disqualification plea by Team Uddhav. The rebel MLAs have been asked to appear in person or through their counsel on Monday to respond to the disqualification plea, sources told NDTV.
Uddhav Thackeray is chairing a national executive meeting in Shiv Sena Bhavan. Large numbers of Sena supporters have gathered outside the building despite prohibitory orders in place.
Shiv Sena workers today ransacked the office of rebel party MLA Tanaji Sawant in Pune. Following this, Pune Police issued an alert and directed all police stations to ensure security at offices related to Shiv Sena leaders in the city. Large gatherings have also been banned in Mumbai.
“The Sena is not finished” and that people siding with the BJP must be questioned, Mr Thackeray said. “Those who want to leave are free to go openly…. I will create a new Shiv Sena,” Mr Thackeray had said during a party meeting on Friday.
