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Breaking HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the ABP News LIVE Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including Maharashtra political crisis, protests over the Centre's Agnipath scheme, Congress protest, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox, and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Maharashtra Turmoil: Shiv Sena's National Executive Meet Today At 1 PMAmid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has called for a meeting of the party's national executive committee at Sena Bhavan, Mumbai today at 1 pm. The Chief Minister, who is currently positive with Covid-19, will also join the meeting through video conferencing. Meanwhile, in a meeting of Shiv Sena's rebel MLAs, they have planned to take a resolution to oust Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. Action is being taken to prepare for the Motion with the signature of 46 MLAs of the rebel group, sources told news agency ANI.Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde on Friday proclaimed the support of 37 MLAs leaving the Shiv Sena with 17 legislators. The rebels submitted its claimed list to Deputy Speaker and also attached two resolutions stating that Shinde continues to be the chief of Shiv Sena Legislative Party, and appointed MLA Bharat Gogavale as the new Chief Whip, as the group contended its support has increased today to 41 Sena MLAs, plus a dozen independents and smaller parties today (June 24).Madhya Pradesh: Voting For Phase 1 Panchayat Elections TodayThe first phase of Panchayat elections will begin in Madhya Pradesh from Saturday 25th June. Polling will be held from 7 am to 3pm. According to reports, total of 1,217 polling booths have been set up in Indore, out of which 282 are very sensitive more than two thousands police has been deployed in these polling booths.Out of 4,555 Panch posts, election will be held for 1,438 posts. Whereas for the remaining 3,117 post, they will be elected unopposed due to the receipt of single nomination papers.Himachal Pradesh: Kejriwal, Mann To Hold Roadshow In Kullu TodayAam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will hold a roadshow in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh today.The crucial Assembly elections in the hill state is slated to be held later this year. Kejriwal and Mann's visit comes in the backdrop of AAP making inroads into the political space in Delhi's neighbouring states of Haryana after winning one Municipal Corporation in the state. 

25/06/2022 21:49:37

Shinde Faction Has Asked Guwahati Hotel To Extend Stay: Report

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde faction has asked the hotel management to extend its booking in Guwahati for two more days. Earlier this booking was till 28th June: Sources

25/06/2022 21:16:44

We Are Traditionally Rivals On Cong, NCP: Shiv Sena Rebel Camp MLA

"We are traditionally the rivals of NCP and Congress, they are our primary challengers in constituencies. We requested CM Uddhav Thackeray that natural alliance should be done" said Shiv Sena rebel MLA Chimanrao Patil in a video tweeted by Eknath Shinde

25/06/2022 19:22:27

Maharashtra People Are Watching How BJP Is Trying To Break Shiv Sena: Bhupesh Baghel

BJP can't tolerate Opposition parties, and dissent, they want to suppress them. The people of Maharashtra are watching how they (BJP) are trying to break away Shiv Sena MLAs. People of Maharashtra are with the MVA government: CM Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur

25/06/2022 17:37:26

Looks Like Dance Of Monkeys: Asaduddin Owaisi On Maharashtra Political Crisis

25/06/2022 16:45:49

Recognition Should Be Given To Our Faction, If Not We'll Go To Court: Rebel Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar

Recognition should be given to our faction, if it is not given, we will go to court and prove our existence and numbers. We have numbers, but we respect CM Uddhav Thackeray, we won't speak against him. We must follow the path on which we fought Assembly elections: Rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar

"There is no need to merge, our faction will be given different recognition and we aren't merging with any other party," he said.

"We are still in Shiv Sena, there's misunderstanding that we've left the party. We've just separated our faction. We've 2-3rd majority to follow the path we wanted. Our new leader chosen by majority. They didn't have more than 16-17 MLAs," Kesarkar addded.

25/06/2022 16:19:57

Meeting Of Rebel MLAs Begins In Guwahati, Eknath Shinde Also Present

25/06/2022 16:18:33

Will Take Legal Action Against Those Who Have Used Balasaheb Thackeray's Name: Sanjay Raut

"We will take legal action against those who have used Balasaheb Thackeray's name for their self-centred politics. Those who have left can't use our patriarch's  name," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said after party's national executive meeting.

"We have passed 6 resolutions and have decided Shiv Sena will follow Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray & won't compromise with ideology of a united Maharashtra," he said.

Raut also stated that strict action to be taken against those who have betrayed the party. "CM Thackeray has the authority to take action against those who left," he said.

"People will come to know what actions will be taken against those who have left the party by the evening. The work that CM Uddhav Thackeray has done is commendable. We will all fight the elections under his leadership," Raut added.

"CM Uddhav Thackeray has said that the leaders who have left Shiv Sena should not ask for votes in the name of Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray. Ask for votes in the name of your father. Mahavikas Aghadi is united," he said.

25/06/2022 15:42:56

16 Rebel Sena MLAs Issued Showcause Notices, Uddhav Concludes Party Meet

Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly issued disqualification notice to 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp currently staying in Guwahati, Assam. Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray have left Shiv Sena Bhawan after the culmination of the party's national executive committee meeting.

25/06/2022 15:39:58

Konkan Republican Party Extends Support To Shinde's Camp, Says Uddhav Runs Govt From Home

The Republican Party of India, led by Ramdas Athawale, extended its support to Eknath Shinde on Saturday amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra.  The party alleged that CM Uddhav Thackeray used to run the government sitting at home, now the real Shiv Sena Shinde will run it by reaching people's homes.

It also said that CM Uddhav could not meet his MLAs but Shinde would work with the MLAs.

25/06/2022 15:32:34

Nobody Else Can Us Bal Thackeray's Name: CM Uddhav In National Executive Meet

Soon after Shiv Sena rebel MLA Eknath Shinde announced that his group would be called 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb', Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that no one else can use Bal Thackeray's name. Uddhav made the remarks while addressing Shiv Sena's National Executive meeting in Mumbai.

25/06/2022 14:36:00

Breaking News LIVE: Kejriwal, Mann Hold Roadshow In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu

Delhi Chief Minister & AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a roadshow in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu ahead of assembly polls in the state. 

25/06/2022 13:29:05

Breaking News LIVE | Mumbai Police Issues A High Alert & Directs Personnel To Ensure Security At All Political Offices

25/06/2022 11:43:16

Breaking News LIVE: We'll See Each Other In Elections: Sanjay Raut Takes A Jibe At Devendra Fadnavis

25/06/2022 11:37:01

Breaking News LIVE: Thane District Administration Bans Political Procession, gathering Till June 30

Amid political instability in Maharashtra, the Thane District Administration has issued an order banning political procession, gathering or sloganeering in the district till June 30. It has also imposed Sec 144 CrPC in Thane city.

25/06/2022 10:30:41

Breaking News LIVE: Mayawati Backs NDA's Presidential Election Candidate Droupadi Murmu

Bahujan Samajwadi Party supremo Mayawati has said to extend support to NDA's Presidential election candidate Droupadi Murmu. While announicing her suport, she said the decision was taken keeping in mind the party and its movement. 

"We've decided to support NDA's Presidential election candidate Droupadi Murmu. We've taken this decision neither in support of BJP or NDA nor against opposition but keeping our party and movement in mind," said BSP chief Mayawati, as reported by ANI.

25/06/2022 09:26:20

Breaking News LIVE: India Reports 15,940 Fresh Covid Cases In Last 24 Hours

India has reported 15,940 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The active case load now stands at 91,779, while the positivity rate  is 4.39%.

25/06/2022 08:22:54

Breaking News LIVE: Two killed , Several Injured In Shooting In Norwegian Capital Oslo

Two people were killed and several wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, reported news agency ANI. According to the report, the suspect has been taken into custody.

25/06/2022 08:22:48

Breaking News LIVE: Two killed , Several Injured In Shooting In Norwegian Capital Oslo

Two people were killed and several wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, reported news agency ANI. According to the report, the suspect has been taken into custody.

25/06/2022 07:37:37

Breaking News LIVE: Over 5 Lakh People Affected In Assam Floods

Over 5 lakh people have been affected in Assam floods and are forced take shelter on embankments & highways as several areas in the state remain inundated. 

25/06/2022 07:07:19

Breaking News Live: Shiv Sena To Hold National Executive Meet Today At Sena Bhavan

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray has convened a crucial national executive meeting Today. During the meet scheduled to be held at 1 pm at Sena Bhavan in Mumbai, the party is likely to review the present situation and decide the future course of action.