Uddhav appeals to rebel MLAs to come for talks

Sanjay Raut, who had been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case, sought more time to appear before the agency on Tuesday.

Mumbai:Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday appealed to the rebel MLAs to come for talks. “Don’t fall prey to anyone’s missteps. The honour given to you by Shiv Sena cannot be found anywhere. If you come forward and speak, we will sort out the issues. As Shiv Sena party chief and family head, I am still worried about you. Come here for a dialogue,” he said.

Meanwhile, rebel leader Eknath Shinde stated that he will return to Mumbai soon and that his faction was taking “Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena forward”. He added that false information is being spread in public on MLAs being in touch with Sena leaders. This came after, Shiv Sena MP claimed that the party was hopeful of the return of a few MLAs, whom the party did not consider rebels as they were still in touch with them.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut who had been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case, sought more time to appear before the agency on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Raut said that the Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis should not get involved in the crisis unfolding in the MVA government. “If they do, then their party (BJP), Fadnavis and PM Modi’s names will be tarnished,” Raut said.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has convened a Cabinet meeting Tuesday afternoon, which he will attend virtually, news agency ANI reported. On Monday, the CM took away the portfolios of rebel ministers camping in Assam’s Guwahati and allocated them to other cabinet colleagues.