Eknath Shinde, Minister of Urban Development, turned rebel against his party Shiv Sena President, led by Uddhav Thackeray. A high-voltage political drama couldn’t get worse after the faction led by Eknath Shinde continued to grow in number, outnumbering the count of 37 MLA’s requirement for ditching the anti-defecation law. Presently, Uddhav Thackeray and his close associates in the party are reduced to a meager count, leading to the possible fall of MVA in the Vidhan Sabha floor test. Eknath Shinde has confirmed that he has received the support of a National party and his MLAs have voiced their opinions on making a coalition with the BJP.
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Section 144 CrPC (prohibitory orders) clamped in #Mumbai @DeccanHerald #MaharashtraPoliticalTurmoil pic.twitter.com/9W8hlqfh6u— Mrityunjay Bose (@MBTheGuide) June 25, 2022
Amidst the political turmoil, in Mumbai and other parts of the state, Uddhav Thackeray’s supporters have begun to vandalize the offices of the rebel MLAs. To avoid further chaos and to protect law and order in the state, the MVA government declared section 144 in Mumbai and Thane districts. Mumbai is considered a stronghold of Uddhav Thackeray while Eknath Shinde holds power in the Thane district.
