Uddhav Thackeray Resigns as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Political Turmoil in India as Thackeray Steps Down
Key Points:
* Uddhav Thackeray resigns as Chief Minister of Maharashtra after losing majority in the state assembly. * Resignation follows months of political instability and infighting within the ruling coalition. * The Indian National Congress and other opposition parties have welcomed Thackeray's resignation and called for fresh elections. Uddhav Thackeray has resigned as Chief Minister of Maharashtra, bringing an end to the political turmoil that has gripped the state for the past few months. Thackeray's resignation came after he lost the support of a majority of his MLAs, leading to the collapse of his government. The political crisis in Maharashtra began in June when Eknath Shinde, a senior minister in Thackeray's government, rebelled against the Chief Minister. Shinde, along with a group of other MLAs, left the ruling coalition and formed their own faction. They demanded Thackeray's resignation and the formation of a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Thackeray refused to resign initially, but the Supreme Court ordered a floor test in the state assembly to prove his majority. On June 29, Thackeray lost the floor test, paving the way for his resignation. Thackeray's resignation has been welcomed by the opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). They have called for fresh elections in the state to give the people a chance to elect a new government. The BJP, which is the largest party in the Maharashtra assembly, has not yet commented on Thackeray's resignation. However, it is likely that the BJP will form a new government in the state with the support of Shinde's faction.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Sources:
* BBC News * The Hindu * Indian Express