While the political drama continues in Maharashtra, NCP chief Sharad Pawar called a meeting of NCP leaders. Meantime, a meeting of Shiv Sena leaders will also be held at Matoshri to discuss further moves, said reports.
In a new development in Maharashtra, three more Sena MLAs have joined the camp of Eknath Shinde. Deepak Kesakar, Mangesh Kudalkar and Sada Sarvankar left Mumbai for Guwahati this morning. With this, the number of MLAs with Sena Minister Eknath Shinde rose to 36.
The Shinde camp now needs only one more person to defeat the Shiv Sena without facing disqualification under the anti-defection law. Five independent MLAs are with Shinde.
While the drama continues, security has been beefed up at the houses of Shiv Sena MLAs. The move comes in the wake of possible protests by Shiv Sena activists. More CRPF troops will be deployed in Mumbai.
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