New Delhi / Mumbai

Sources close to Shrikant Shinde, leader of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, said about six “rebel” Sena (UBT) MPs are already in Delhi.

Even as speculation grows over a possible split within the Shiv Sena (UBT), with six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs reportedly preparing to approach Speaker Om Birla for separate recognition, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party has issued a whip directing all its lawmakers to attend a parliamentary party meeting Thursday.

Sena (UBT) leader Anil Desai told reporters in Delhi that all MPs had expressed support for the party at a June 14 meeting, but added that they needed to remain cautious amid reports circulating in the media and on social platforms.

Desai said the party has submitted a memorandum to the Speaker and that the Sena (UBT) parliamentary party would meet Thursday.

However, a clear picture will emerge only after the rebel MPs meet the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Meanwhile, Sena (UBT) MP Bhausahab Wakchaure told reporters he had not been contacted by anyone from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and would continue to support Uddhav Thackeray.

‘Apna Sapna Money Money’

While Desai said that the Sena (UBT) has faith in its MPs, party leader Sanjay Raut alleged that the lawmakers were being offered Rs. 50 crore to shift sides.

“Apna Sapna Money Money! …The Minimum Support Price is fixed at Rs 50 crore per MP. Rs 15 crore is just the advance. Frankly, these people aren’t even worth Rs 50,000. Their price has only gone up because of the Shiv Sena and TMC brand label,” Raut said on X.

Sources close to Shrikant Shinde, leader of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, said about six “rebel” Sena (UBT) MPs are already in the national capital. They had planned to meet Birla at his house in the morning, but they may now see the Speaker in Parliament later in the day.

“Mostly, two-thirds of the Sena (UBT) will make the shift today, thus not attracting the anti-defection law,” said a source.

However, while Shinde-led Shiv Sena is claiming support of two-thirds of the nine Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Arvind Sawant of Sena (UBT) said that democracy had been reduced to a “market”. “Those accused by the Prime Minister of being corrupt are made chief ministers,” he said.

Sawant added that the party had written to the Speaker to save the Constitution. “The party is the party. Individual MPs and MLAs are not the party,” he said, adding that the Sena (UBT) had issued a whip for a meeting Thursday.

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Although a week has passed since the results of the Maharashtra assembly elections, the government has not been formed yet. Even though the Mahayuti has got a clear majority in the state, no decision has been made on who will be the Chief Minister. It can be seen that the tension of forming the government in Maharashtra is not ending. In addition, the decision to form the government in the state will be taken on Monday, December 2. There will be no meetings of the Mahayuti in Maharashtra for the next two days. Therefore, the people of the state will still have to wait and watch for the formation of the government. Now Shiv Sena leaders are making a unique demand to the BJP.

BJP opposes giving the post of Home Minister
Currently, politics is going on in Maharashtra over who will have the post of Home Minister. In addition, a meeting was held in Delhi on Thursday (November 28) night. The meeting was attended by prominent leaders of Maharashtra, including the central leadership of the BJP. Devendra Fadnavis' name was confirmed as the Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde has demanded as many as 12 ministerial posts, including the Home Minister's post. But the central leadership of the Mahayuti refused to give Eknath Shinde the Home Minister's post. In return, the BJP directly offered Eknath Shinde the post of Union Minister along with the post of Deputy Chief Minister. On this offer, Shiv Sena leaders requested Eknath Shinde to accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister. But now there is a big twist in this.

What did Bharat Gogavale say?
Politics is currently going on over whether Eknath Shinde will get the Home Minister's post or not. On the other hand, now a leader from the Shiv Sena Shinde group has made a big statement about this. Last time, when Devendra Fadnavis was the Deputy Chief Minister, he had the Home Minister's post. Similarly, now we feel that if Eknath Shinde is going to get the Deputy Chief Minister's post, he should also have the Home Minister's post. So what is wrong with that? This question has been asked by Bharat Gogavale, the leader of the Shinde group.

Will Eknath Shinde accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister?
Eknath Shinde will take the decision whether to accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister or not. Whatever decision he takes, we are all bound by that decision. So why does that decision matter, Bharat Gogavale also said. On the other hand, while there is talk that Eknath Shinde is upset, now Uday Samant has given a reaction to this. Eknath Shinde is not upset. He has gone to his village to rest as his health is not good. We have requested him to become the Deputy Chief Minister. However, the final decision in this regard will be taken by Eknath Shinde, said Uday Samant.

Swearing-in ceremony of the new government on December 5
Meanwhile, sources have informed that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government will be held on December 5. Also, Shinde group leader Deepak Kesarkar has said that it is not a good time right now, a good time will be from the 2nd. Due to this, it is being said that the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister may take place after December 2.

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MUMBAI - NCP leader, current leader of the opposition, leader Ajit Pawar, who has been consistently on the post of deputy chief minister, is likely to fulfill his ambition of becoming the chief minister soon. Ajit Pawar going with BJP is currently being discussed in the political circle. Sanjay Raut has also said that efforts are being made to break the NCP like the Shinde group with the help of ED and central investigation agencies. Sharad Pawar also mentioned this possibility in his meeting with Uddhav Thackeray. In such a situation, even Sharad Pawar gave silent approval to all this, saying that if anyone goes with BJP, it will be a personal decision of that leader. If Ajit Pawar goes with BJP, he can get the post of Chief Minister. But for that they need to have 40 MLAs. Given the strength of the NCP, there is a possibility that many of its MLAs will go with Ajit Dada. But for all this they need the permission and blessings of elder Pawar. Sharad Pawar, however, has taken a stand that NCP will not go with BJP.

How will Ajit Pawar become Chief Minister? If the outcome of the power struggle in the Supreme Court goes against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's group, 16 MLAs are likely to be disqualified. MLAs other than these 16 may also be disqualified under the Prohibition of Defection Act. In such a situation, it is said that Ajit Pawar will take 40 MLAs from NCP and form a separate group and claim to form the government with BJP. If action is not taken against the remaining MLAs of the Shinde faction, there is a possibility that they too will be taken along with Ajit Pawar. In such a situation, there is a discussion that the government can remain in the state for a year with Ajit Pawar as the Chief Minister, Shinde group as the Deputy Chief Minister and BJP's support in the government or outside.

Sharad Pawar reluctant? Sharad Pawar, who experimented with Mavia and opposes Modi's empire at the national level, is said to be reluctant to go with the Hindutva party. There is also talk that other leaders of NCP are thinking differently. It is said that Pawar, who built his political career on the Congress ideology, feels it inappropriate to join the BJP at this stage of his age. Pawar has recently faced criticism from across the country due to his stand with the Congress and the opposition. That is why Pawar is reluctant to go with BJP as a nationalist party. He has already made it clear that if this decision is taken, it will be personal to the leaders, NCP will not go anywhere.

NCP MLAs in ponds and farms? Ajit Pawar had earlier taken oath with Devendra Fadnavis in 2019. But both of them had to resign in just 78 hours. NCP MLAs feel that the same situation should not occur again. Even though Fadnavis has revealed that the swearing-in ceremony took place only with the consent of Sharad Pawar, Pawar has refrained from commenting on it directly. MLAs are of the opinion that if such a situation arises again this year, Sharad Pawar's blessings are needed. He also fears that if the message goes out that he goes against Sharad Pawar, his political career may be ruined. That is why it is said that everyone is paying attention to Sharad Pawar's green light.

Discussion of Ajit Pawar and Amit Shah? Ajit Pawar was unreachable, it is said that on that day Ajit Pawar met Amit Shaha in Delhi. It is also discussed that Praful Patel and MP Sunil Tatkare were with him. It is said that in this meeting, there was a discussion about the cabinet and account sharing. Looking at the current situation in the state, BJP also needs Ajit Pawar's support.

What is the need of BJP? The popularity of Uddhav Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray has increased after the rebellion in the state. An internal survey conducted by the BJP has predicted the possibility of Maviya getting more seats. That is why it is being said that no elections have been held in the state at present. If the Maviyas fight together in the Lok Sabha, they are likely to get 33 seats. Since BJP wants to come back to power at the center, they will not take this risk. In such a situation, it is said that BJP is trying to achieve good success in 2019 Lok Sabha by taking a Maratha leader like Ajit Pawar.

Praful Patel mastermind behind the scenes? It is also being discussed that NCP leader Praful Patel is making all this behind the scenes. His absence was noticeable during Pawar-Rahul Gandhi's meeting. It is said that Sunil Tatkare is also helping in this. In such a situation, the state is now paying attention to the roles of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar.

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