Thackeray Camp Moves SC Against Governor’s Decision Inviting Shinde To Form Govt

Thackeray also called for fresh Assembly elections to be held in Maharashtra.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday, 8 July, moved the Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to invite rebel Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to form the government in the state.

The Uddhav-led Sena faction has also challenged the Assembly speaker’s election and the floor test that proved the rebel camp's majority. The Thackeray camp has argued that the floor test was illegal since 16 rebel MLAs who voted were facing disqualification.

"We are concerned about democracy and the Constitution. I have faith in the judiciary. Everyone is watching what decision the judiciary will make. People are watching to see how strong our democracy is. I am not worried about the decision. The law will take its course," Thackeray said during a public address on Friday.