Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray Seeks PM Modi’s Help For Nomination To Legislative Council

TPI Staff April 30, 2020

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his nomination to the State Legislative Council.

According to ANI sources, Thackeray sought help from PM Modi, saying that if he does not, he will have to resign. The PM said that he would look into the matter and get more information.

On 28 April, the Maharashtra Cabinet once again asked Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to nominate Chief Minister Thackeray to the State Legislative Council.

Earlier on 9 April, the state cabinet recommended Thackeray’s name for one of the two MLC seats vacated by Koshiyari for the Legislative Council to avoid a constitutional crisis.

Thackeray was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 28 November last year. He is not currently a member of the House – Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council.

As per the constitution, Thackeray should be elected to either the assembly or the council within six months to continue his post.

(With ANI Inputs)

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