Thane collector Rajesh Narvekar has issued prohibitory orders in the district against the backdrop of Shiv Sena strongman from the region Eknath Shinde rebelling against his party, an official said on Saturday. Section 144 of CrPC has also been issued in Mumbai city.
The order, issued in the first week of June, ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, will continue to remain in place till July 10. It prohibits processions, display of posters and placards etc, as well as possession and carrying of lethal weapons.
#MaharashtraPolitcalCrisis | Mumbai Police imposes Section 144 CrPC in Mumbai city.— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022
Shinde and a sizable number of MLAs rebelled against the leadership of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on June 21 and are currently in Guwahati in Assam.
Maharashtra | Security heightened outside the residence of rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, in Thane. He is currently staying at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam, along with other rebel MLAs of the state. pic.twitter.com/hvY2pw213a— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2022
Their main demand is that the Sena withdraw from the MVA alliance, which also comprises the Congress and NCP.
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