Sena may move SC if deadline flouted

November 12, 2019 14:35

Cabinet Meeting helmed by PM Modi ends. The Maharashtra Raj Bhavan has however, denieed reports that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has recommended President's rule in Maharashtra.

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi tweets, "Governor of Maharashtra cannot give 48 hours to #ShivaSena for #MaharashtraGovtFormation but BJP can avail 5 weeks in other states is an arbitrary use of power by the Governor. This is what happens when constitutional posts are used to further political motivations."

The Shiv Sena has approached Congress leader and Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal for advice in case President's rule is imposed in the state before the expiry of the 8:30 pm deadline.

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