"Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi is a government estd. for the development and welfare of Maharashtra. We will stand firmly with Uddhavji Thackeray till the end," tweeted NCP leader Mr. Jayant Patil.

"Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi is a government established for the development and welfare of Maharashtra. We will stand firmly with Uddhavji Thackeray till the end," tweets NCP leader Jayant Patil

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— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

42 rebel MLAs from Maharashtra, 35 from Shiv Sena and 7 Independent MLAs, seen together at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati.

#WATCH | Assam | 42 rebel MLAs from Maharashtra - 35 from Shiv Sena and 7 Independent MLAs - seen together at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati.#MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/6MPgq42a3V

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

Uddhav Thackeray will come back to Varsha Bungalow very soon. 21 MLAs in Guwahati have contacted us and when they return to Mumbai, they will be with us, informed Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

13 MLAs are still with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and Shiv Sena. They are in constant touch with the CM, Shiv Sena sources. 

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said to media, "Uddhav Thackeray will come back to Varsha Bungalow very soon. 21 MLAs in Guwahati have contacted us and when they return to Mumbai, they will be with us."

Uddhav Thackeray will come back to Varsha Bungalow very soon. 21 MLAs in Guwahati have contacted us and when they return to Mumbai, they will be with us: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

(File photo)#MaharashtraPoliticalTurmoil pic.twitter.com/f0PTNrSpV8

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

Shiv Sena leaders were seen arriving at the family residence of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray 'Matoshree' in Mumbai.

#WATCH | Shiv Sena leaders arrive at the family residence of CM Uddhav Thackeray 'Matoshree' in Mumbai, amid #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/CMollN6Q2n

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

"He who leaves the party under ED pressure is not a true Balasaheb Bhakt. We're true Balasaheb Bhakts...even we've ED pressure but will continue to stand with Uddhav Thackeray...When floor test happens everyone will see who's positive and who is negative," Sanjay Raut.

I won't talk about any camp, I will talk about my party. Our party is strong even to this day...About 20 MLAs are in touch with us...when they come to Mumbai, you will get to know...will soon be revealed, in what circumstances, pressure these MLAs left us: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena pic.twitter.com/UBH9jH4qKs

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray calls off meeting with Shiv Sena party MLAs. 

As per sources, a total of 42 Maharashtra MLAs are present with Eknath Shinde at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam. This includes 34 MLAs from Shiv Sena and 8 Independent MLAs.

A meeting is currently underway between NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, state Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil, ministers Jayant Patil and Jitendra Awhad & party leader Sunil Tatkare at the residence of the NCP chief.

The members and workers of Assam's TMC protest outside Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati where rebel Maharashtra MLAs, including Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde, are staying. 

#WATCH | Members and workers of Assam unit of TMC protest outside Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati where rebel Maharashtra MLAs, including Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde, are staying.

Party's state president Ripun Bora is leading the protest here. pic.twitter.com/rfoD0fQSKU

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that they will prove their majority on the floor of the house if given a chance. 

Uddhav Thackeray will remain the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

Mumbai | Uddhav Thackeray is Maharashtra Chief Minister and he will remain the CM, says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. pic.twitter.com/ZDQLIsaSmC

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray left his official residence 'Versha bungalow and returned to his family home 'Matoshree' along with his family members. He was greeted by hundreds of Shiv Sena workers, who were gathered outside 'Matoshree' to express their support. 

#WATCH Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray greets hundreds of Shiv Sena supporters gathered outside his family home 'Matoshree' in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/XBG0uYqYXu

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar and NCP leader Supriya Sule met Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray at his residence in the evening today. The meeting reportedly lasted for almost an hour.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray greets his supporters after his meeting with NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule at his residence in Mumbai.

#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray comes out to greet his supporters after his meeting with NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule at his residence in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/dXTCO53YNa

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is heading to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. 

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that "when all 3 parties came together in 2019, Sharad Pawar told me that I had to take the responsibility of CM post. I didn't even have prior experience. But I took the responsibility. Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi helped me a lot, they kept their faith in me."

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has stated that the position of the CM post is not important, what is important is the work you do after you come to the position. Maharashtra CM said that he is ready to make way if the successor is from Shiv Sena. He said, "I am okay with any Shiv Sainik becoming the chief minister."

The Maharashtra Chief Minister said that he will quit if any MLA from the rebel camp will come to him straight and say that he should not be the Chief Minister. 

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "When my own people don't want me in the position what can I say. If they had something against me, what was the need of saying all this in Surat, they could have come here and said this to my face."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the Maharashtra CM seat does not matter to him, the position came to me as a surprise but it is not something I yearn for. While speaking about rebel MLAs, he said that he would have happily resigned from the post had anyone come and spoken to him personally. 

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says that his resignation letter is ready. He said that he is ready to step down from the post of Shiv Sena chief as well but it should come from within the party and not outside. "If any of my MLA says that they don't want me to be the chief minister, I am ready to resign. I am not someone who will fight for a chair," says Maharashtra CM.

Shiv Sena will never leave Hindutva, it was our ideology and is still, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray in facebook live. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has begun addressing the public.

Maharashtra Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is scheduled to brief media today evening in Guwahati, Assam.

Maharashtra Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde to brief media today evening in Guwahati, Assam. pic.twitter.com/tbZGSksc5w

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde needs to have the support of at least 37 Shiv Sena MLAs to avoid violation of the anti-defection law that will lead to their disqualification from the state assembly. The Shiv Sena leader has claimed that he has the support of 46 MLAs, but it is not clear how many of them belong to the Shiv Sena. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is likely to address the public shortly through a facebook live. 

The anti-defection law in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution may be a light of hope for Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray who is attempting to squash the dissent within the party that is threatening to bring down the Maha Vikas Agadhi (MVA) coalition government. 

READ: What is anti-defection law in India?

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to address the public through Facebook Live at 5pm today.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to interact with the public through Facebook Live at 5pm today. pic.twitter.com/DB9TolLV7W

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Shiv Sena's Chief Whip, Sunil Prabhu has issued a letter to all party MLAs, asking them to be present in an important meeting that will be held today evening. The letter states that if someone remains absent, it'll be considered that the said MLA has decided to quit the party voluntarily.

The letter also warns that if someone remains absent from the meeting without proper reason and prior information, they should keep in mind that action will be initiated to cancel their membership as per constitutional provisions

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil arrives in Surat on a chartered flight. He is expected to reach Guwahati, Assam along with 4 MLAs.

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil arrives in Surat, Gujarat on a chartered flight. He will reach Guwahati, Assam along with 4 MLAs. pic.twitter.com/SvwywhTefu

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Shiv Sena has issued a whip to all party MLAs asking them to be present at a meeting to be held in the evening today at 5pm. The absentees will be considered to be out from the party.

Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat has assured that Maharashtra government will continue for 5 years. "No difficulties, everything will be alright. Govt will continue," said Thorat.

No difficulties, everything will be alright. Govt will continue: Maharashtra Min & Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat when asked about #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis & if Govt will continue for 5 yrs

"No. No discussion is needed," on if political crisis was discussed in cabinet meet pic.twitter.com/LIW6TgYzyo

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

"Cabinet issues and agenda were discussed. No political discussions were held here," said Aslam Shaikh, Maharashtra minister and Congress leader after Maharashtra state cabinet meeting. 

Cabinet issues and agenda were discussed. No political discussions were held here: Aslam Shaikh, Maharashtra minister and Congress leader after state cabinet meeting pic.twitter.com/TRC75l6mKx

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

There has been no proposal of the dissolution of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has expressed confidence that most of the Shiv Sena MLAs will return. 

There are speculations that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will resign at 5 pm in a press conference. When asked about it, Sanjay Raut said that he will be speaking with the Chief Minister later today and did not offer any clarification on the same. 

Maharashtra | Talks are underway with MLAs who are with Eknath Shinde, everybody will stay in Shiv Sena. Our party is a fighter, we'll struggle consistently, atmost we might lose power but we'll continue to fight: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/hkPC0PfupB

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

The speculations over split in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance started after a suspected cross-voting in Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections in which the BJP won five seats, NCP and Shiv Sena won two each while Congress won just one seat out of the total 10 Legislative Council seats that went to the polls on June 20.

After the MLC elections, Eknath Shinde along with some other Shiv Sena MLAs was staying at Le Meridien hotel in Surat. A Shiv Sena delegation had reportedly met Shinde and the MLAs to negotiate. Shinde along with the MLAs flew to Guwahati earlier today and are staying at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has claimed that he is not in contact with anyone, only the MLAs who are with him. He said that a decision will be announced soon after deliberations. 

The Maharashtra state cabinet meeting has begun. Maharashtra Chief Minister  Uddhav Thackeray has joined the meeting through video conferencing.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has claimed the support of 46 MLAs, which includes Shiv MLAs and other MLAs. He has not clarified exactly how many Shiv Sena MLAs are with him. He has also claimed that he is not in contact with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. 

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is currently presiding over a meeting at YB Chavan centre in Mumbai. Maharashtra state ministers Dilip Walse Patil, Jayant Patil & Balasaheb Patil and Congress leader Kamal Nath are in attendance.

NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Ramraje Nimbalkar also arrive at YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai#MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Eknath Shinde arrived in Assam's Guwahati along with 33 party MLAs and seven independent MLAs on June 22, 2022. Shinde has claimed that the 40 MLAs will carry forward Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms. He has been admitted to HN Reliance Foundation hospital, Mumbai for COVID-19 treatment.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tested positive for #COVID19 and has mild symptoms. pic.twitter.com/1tYZ2bq3Ds

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray may dissolve the Maharashtra Legislative assembly. However, this decision will require the backing of the Congress and NCP as well and the approval from Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Mumbai | Maharashtra Congress leaders show a victory sign as a string of meetings take place by the three parties of the MVA Government, amid the ongoing #MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/8GnpDAla5v

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

"Midterm elections? There have been no talks yet. What can I say?", says Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in Mumbai.

Midterm elections? There have been no talks yet. What can I say?: #Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/lXhVHbNVcK

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut posted a cryptic tweet earlier today in Marathi hinting toward the dissolution of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, "The ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra is heading to the dissolution of Vidhan Sabha."

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut hints at the dissolution of #Maharashtra Legislative Assembly amid the current political crisis in the state.

He tweets, "The ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra is heading to the dissolution of Vidhan Sabha." pic.twitter.com/rNyln0sFuh

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

#WATCH | Mumbai: A meeting of Congress party was held at the residence of minister and party leader Balasaheb Thorat today, amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. pic.twitter.com/qx6eyYnid0

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat informed, "Congress Legislative Party meeting has begun. Cabinet ministers are going for a meeting. All our 44 MLAs are with us."

Congress Legislative Party meeting has begun. Cabinet ministers are going for a meeting. All our 44 MLAs are with us: Minister and party leader Balasaheb Thorat#MaharashtraPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/9MqTyYWIIX

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Mumbai | 41 MLAs out of 44 MLAs attended the meeting here while 3 are on the way. The politics BJP has started is of money & muscle power which is against the constitution. I have seen this a lot...Unity will prevail in Shiv Sena under Udhhav Thackeray: Congress leader Kamal Nath pic.twitter.com/dei3OIH2SK

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has tested COVID-19 positive. This was informed by Congress observer Kamal Nath who was supposed to meet the Chief Minister today. The Congress leader has assured that the support of all Congress MLAs to the MVA Government. 

#WATCH | Mumbai: "Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has tested positive for #COVID19," says Congress Observer for the state, Kamal Nath. pic.twitter.com/wl22yJkXXt

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called for a Maharashtra Cabinet meeting at 1 pm today. A major decision is awaited after the meeting.