Mumbai: The high-voltage drama of politics in Maharashtra continued throughout the day today. Shinde faction is getting stronger. Now Eknath Shinde claims that he has 45 MLAs including Shiv Sena and Independents. On the other hand Uddhav Thackeray seems to be softening. Sanjay Raut has even said that if all the MLAs will speak, then the MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) alliance can also be considered for separation.

Earlier yesterday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had left the CM residence and reached Matoshree (his home). Thackeray has not left the chief minister's post for the time being, but he indicated that he is ready for this if the rebels come forward and talk. Uddhav Thackeray came live on Facebook and gave a direct message to the rebels. It was told that instead of betraying someone, come directly and talk to them. Eknath Shinde tweeted after Uddhav's statement. He said that Mahavikas Aghadi is an alliance of mismatches, which should be ended.

On the question related to Sanjay Raut's statement and Congress' displeasure, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that he does not know whether Shiv Sena will come out of MVA or not. He said that Sanjay Raut may have said this to convey a message. MVA is made for the development of Maharashtra. Sanjay Raut's motive is that if the MLA will come to Mumbai and meet the Chief Minister, then it may be that the solution will be found. Kharge said that he has spoken to Sanjay Raut, he wants to talk to the MLAs once first. Kharge further said that there is disturbance in Maharashtra. BJP is trying to topple the government. This is BJP's game. BJP wants to remove the government of MVA by sabotaging it.

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