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Sharad Pawar camp seeks separate seats for rebel NCP MLAs during Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Assembly

In a letter addressed to Speaker Rahul Narwekar on July 16, Mr. Awhad said except for the nine MLAs- including Ajit Pawar- who have joined the government, the Nationalist Congress Party is part of the Opposition.

The Hindu

SC notice to Maharashtra Speaker on Thaackeray camp plea of deliberate delay in disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde, others

SC issues notice to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker in petition by Uddhav Thackeray loyalists accusing him of delaying disqualification proceedings against CM Eknath Shinde. Petitioners urge SC to direct Speaker to decide the disqualification petitions expeditiously or decide them itself.

The Hindu

Had BJP respected pre-2019 polls decision, its workers wouldn't have required to carry 'carpets' of others: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 9 said had the BJP respected the “decision” taken before the 2019 Maharashtra polls the BJP workers would not have required to carry “carpets” of other parties now

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Amidst NCP split, Thackeray camp moves SC against Speaker for delaying disqualification hearings against Shinde

The petition, filed in the top court amidst the ongoing churn in Maharashtra politics following Ajit Pawar’s split from NCP to join the Shinde Cabinet as Deputy Chief Minister, said Speakers should “rise above their political affiliations” while performing the duties of the office.

The Hindu

Maharashtra political crisis | NCP feud festers, goes to Assembly Speaker’s court

A day after the vertical split in his party, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar on July 3 announced the expulsion of MPs Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare for their “anti-party activities”.

The Hindu

Nationalist Congress Party moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar, 8 other MLAs; issues notices to them

MUMBAI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has moved a petition before Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar seeking disqualification of Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs who have taken oath as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-led state government.

The Times of India

NCP moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar, 8 other MLAs

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said that they have submitted a disqualification petition to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar against the nine MLAs who were sworn in as ministers in the Shinde-Fadnavis government on July 2.

The Hindu

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‘I am not bound by the Election Commission and will decide independently’: Rahul Narwekar

In an interview to The Hindu, the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar talks about the questions before him and says, “I am not bound by the decision of the ECI and I will take the decision independently.”

The Hindu

Decision on 16 MLAs of Shinde camp won't be taken under pressure: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Tuesday said that he will decide on the disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp on the basis of law and no decision will be taken under pressure. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar to decide after everyone gets ‘fair chance’

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said “Cannot hurry the process of deciding which is a political party, consequently the whip and later hearing all the disqualification petitions; cannot assume a “reasonable time”.”

The Hindu

Disqualification of MLAs: Pressuring Speaker won’t be compatible with our free and fair legal process, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra was speaking to reporters at Nagpur airport, a day after the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the state’s political crisis.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Post-SC verdict, all eyes on Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar; U.S. engages with India on human rights, says White House, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Post-SC verdict, all eyes on Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar

With the Supreme Court on May 11 ruling in the Maharashtra political row case that “the Speaker must decide on the disqualification petitions within a reasonable period,” all eyes are now on Speaker Rahul Narwekar.

The Hindu

Shinde faction stakes claim over Shiv Sena's poll symbol

The Shinde faction has claimed to be the real Shiv Sena and cited the recognition granted to it by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar

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Maharashtra: Show cause notices issued to 53 of 55 Shiv Sena MLAs, Aaditya Thackeray left out

MUMBAI: In an unprecedented move in the history of the Maharashtra legislature, its principal secretary Rajendra Bhagwat has issued show cause notices to 53 legislators-39 Shiv Sena MLAs of CM Eknath Shinde's group and 14 from Sena president Uddhav Thackeray's camp, reports Prafulla Marpakwar.

Dynamite News

Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis meet Amit Shah, hold discussions on new Maha Govt

Maharashtra's newly appointed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Shiv Sena calls Eknath Shinde's trust vote victory 'stolen majority'

A day after Eknath Shinde won the Vote of Confidence in the Maharashtra Assembly. Read more on Dynamite News

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Maharashtra Floor Test: CM Eknath Shinde wins the trust vote by a 164-99 margin

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde wins the trust vote by a 164-99 margin, 3 members abstained from voting. Read more on Dnyamite News:

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Maharashtra: NCP in huddle over trust vote, Leader of Opposition post

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar called for a meeting on Sunday to discuss the trust vote when the Eknath Shinde government would need to prove its majority.

Dynamite News

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected as Maha Assembly Speaker

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rahul Narwekar was elected as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Sunday as the special session began after the formation of new Eknath Shinde government in the state.

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