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"They have lost ground", CM Eknath Shinde counters "match fixing" allegations ahead of the verdict on Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case

Countering the serious allegations of "match fixing" raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) faction leader Sanjay Raut ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, CM Eknath Shinde said that the decision to be announced later in the day by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker will have to be made…

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Shiv Sena split: ahead of verdict, Uddhav Thackeray moves SC against Speaker-CM Shinde meet

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 said his party had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court objecting to a recent visit by Speaker Rahul Narwekar to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

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Sena vs Sena: Ahead of verdict, Thackeray chastises Speaker Narwekar’s private visit to CM Shinde

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on the disqualification proceedings against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena MLAs will determine whether democracy was alive or not in this country, said Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 while criticising Mr. Narwekar’s recent visit to Mr. Shinde.

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Decide Sena camps’ pleas by January 10: SC to Maharashtra Speaker

Supreme Court gives Maharashtra Speaker till Jan 10, 2024 to deliver judgment on disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena factions.

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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Maharashtra: Only 402 complaints before interfaith marriages panel; scrap 'love jihad' committee, demands SP MLA Rais Shaikh

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government’s Interfaith Marriage Family Coordination Committee, set up by the women and child development (WCD) department in December 2022 has received complaints about only 402 cases of interfaith marriages in one year, according to information from the WCD department given to Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh.

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Shinde govt. has majority support in Assembly: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar

Maha Speaker Narwekar affirms govt stability, slams Raut's claims. Asserts he'll decide on disqualification petitions within SC-set time frame. Govt falls only if it fails number game in Assembly, not due to comments outside. Will decide on disqualification of MLAs at appropriate time.

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NCP split | Ajit Pawar faction submits 40 responses to Speaker; senior Pawar group nine

NCP factions led by Sharad & Ajit Pawar present responses to Speaker in disqualification petitions. Both sides seek to disqualify MLAs supporting opposing faction. 40 responses from Ajit's faction & 9 from Sharad's.

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Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar highlights role of majority in pending Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification cases

MUMBAI: In a statement that once again created a flutter in political circles, State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Sunday said that in a democracy majority matters and added that there was more time for "firecrackers" to burst.

The Times of India

Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare welcomes Supreme Court order in NCP split case

Sunil Tatkare, Mumbai MP, welcomes SC's directive to Speaker to decide NCP's petition seeking disqualification of nine MLAs of Ajit Pawar faction by Jan '24. SC also asked Speaker to decide cross-petitions of Shiv Sena factions by Dec '23. Tatkare said NCP satisfied with SC's decision to treat petitions separately.

The Hindu

SC puts Maharashtra Speaker on a deadline to decide defection pleas against breakaway Shiv Sena, NCP lawmakers

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions filed under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution against the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp in the Shiv Sena dispute by December 31, 2023. Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions against the Chief…

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Disqualification petitions: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar in Delhi before SC hearing

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held a meeting with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta at the latter's residence in Delhi on Sunday to discuss the issue of disqualification of MLAs.

The Times of India

Shiv Sena MLAs disqualification row | Maharashtra Speaker to meet Solicitor-General ahead of Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court said the disqualification petitions have to be adjudicated expeditiously and posted the matter for hearing on October 30.

The Hindu

Maharashtra Speaker clubs Shiv Sena disqualification petitions; next hearing on October 26

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker consolidates cross-petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs. SC granted Speaker final opportunity to provide realistic timeframe for deciding petitions. 40 MLAs of Shinde-led Sena & 14 of Thackeray faction issued notices. SC ruled Shinde to remain CM & EC allotted…

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Sena vs Sena: SC gave a ‘hammer blow’ to Speaker for delaying tactics, says Uddhav camp

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the SC had dealt Narwekar “a hammer blow” for his foot-dragging over the hearings on the disqualification petitions.

The Hindu

Supreme Court raps Maharashtra Speaker for ‘disregarding’ court order

SC slams Speaker for reducing anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde to a "charade". Gives Speaker two months to decide proceedings before next elections. SC holds Speaker accountable as election tribunal, gives him opportunity till Oct 16 to set out time schedule. Warns of peremptory order if not done.

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Don’t want to delay hearing in Sena case: Maharashtra Speaker

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar to hear disqualification petitions of rival Shiv Sena factions on October 12 instead of October 13. Supreme Court had directed Narwekar to spell out timeline for adjudication.

The Hindu

SC to hear on October 13 Sharad Pawar camp plea against Speaker’s ‘inaction’ on disqualification proceedings of breakaway NCP MLAs

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on October 13 a petition filed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar’s loyalist, Jayant Patil, to intervene with Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to hear disqualification proceedings against party legislators who have changed fealty to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.…

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Political spat erupts in Maharashtra as Sena (UBT), ruling BJP trade barbs over foreign visits

Aaditya Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt. for foreign trips at taxpayers' expense, questions display of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's wagh nakh. He also criticized delay in addressing disqualification petitions & expenses of Deputy CM's Japan visit.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken amid India-Canada diplomatic row; three killed in Rotterdam twin shootings, and more

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Sena Split | Cross-examination set for November 23, Sena (UBT) criticises delay

Maha Assembly Speaker announces cross-examination of disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs to start Nov 23. SC directed Speaker to spell out timeline for adjudication of petitions. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises move, says hearings can be completed in a month.

The Hindu

Sena split | Official hearing on MLAs’ disqualification set for October 13

Advocate Anil Sakhare who is representing the CM said, ‘Speaker Narwekar heard our arguments as we are opposed to clubbing of all the petitions filed before him. Our demand is to conduct independent hearings’

The Hindu

After SC rap, Maharashtra Speaker says hearing next week on disqualification pleas filed by rival Shiv Sena factions

Speaker Narwekar visits Delhi to discuss disqualification petitions of both Sena factions; Thackeray faction accuses him of delaying ruling to save Shinde's chair. SC rebukes Narwekar for delaying adjudication, directs him to announce date for ruling within a week. Narwekar says he held meetings with legal experts to decide how…

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Not interested in delay but won't hurry either: Maharashtra Speaker on disqualification pleas

Mumbai Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar says he won't delay or rush decision on disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs, to ensure justice.

The Hindu

SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

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