Uddhav Thackeray

According to the Chief Justice, certain of the problems raised in petitions may necessitate referral to a five-judge panel. "I really believe that some of the difficulties may necessitate a larger bench. The matter can be heard by a larger bench," he remarked.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recognised Rahul Shewale as the Shiv Sena leader in the Lower House of Parliament.

"Shiv Sena MPs will meet us. Not just 12, we have 18 MPs," Eknath Shinde said.

Sanjay Raut said party chief Uddhav Thackeray would make an announcement soon. "You can expect the decision today or tomorrow."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday exuded confidence about completing his tenure in office and even winning the next elections in alliance with the BJP.

It is possible that Eknath Shinde will be able to control the entire Shiv Sena along with the legislative party of Shiv Sena. If this is possible, Shiv Sena will follow the thoughts of Balasaheb Thackeray but will be free from the Thackeray dynasty, observes Prem Shukla

EknathShinde was sworn in as Maharashtra's chief minister on June 30 with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy.

Newly-appointed Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly,Rahul Narvekar, has removed Shiv Sena MLA Ajay Chaudhary as the legislative party leader.

When Shiv Sena MLA Yamini Yashwant Jadhav of the Eknath Shinde camp voted for the Speaker's election, the opposition MLAs in the Maharashtra Assembly chanted "ED, ED."

Eknath Shinde has assets worth Rs 11.5 crore, according to an affidavit submitted to the Election Commission in 2019.