The dispute between the two Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra has escalated in the Supreme Court. The Uddhav Thackeray faction has challenged the Election Commission's decision, alleging violation of the anti-defection law and the party constitution. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Devadutt Kamat questioned the Election Commission's process and demanded that the original party constitution be used as a basis.
The dispute between the two Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra has escalated in the Supreme Court. The Uddhav Thackeray faction has challenged the Election Commission's decision, alleging violation of the anti-defection law and the party constitution. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Devadutt Kamat questioned the Election Commission's process and demanded that the original party constitution be used as a basis.
Shinde was given the post of party chief after some MLAs including Shinde rebelled. This is why the Thackeray faction tried to trap the Shinde faction in a dilemma in the court. If the court accepts this argument, it could be a problem for the Shinde faction.