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Soon after the results, she met former chief minister Fadnavis and extended support to the BJP. Copyright © HT Media Limited All rights reserved.

MUMBAI: Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui has filed a complaint at the Nirmal Nagar police station and sought an FIR under Section 153 A (promoting enm. According to her supporters, after winning the Assembly elections last year, the BJP should have handed over the reins of the party to her in Mira-Bhayander. Ranchi. Independent Mumbai MLA who had pledged support to BJP joins Sena. Swapnil Rawal . However, there are doubts whether the move would be beneficial for her as provisions of anti-defection laws do not allow independent MLAs to join a political party on the floor of the legislature. The BJP said Jain’s joining of Sena will not make any difference to the party.

Independent MLA from Mira-Bhayandar to join Shiv Sena mumbai Updated: Oct 23, 2020, 23:46 IST. Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, The former Mira-Bhayandar mayor contested as an independent in the last assembly polls. Also, there is no provision of affiliated or associated MLAs of a political party in the anti-defection law, which is currently in practice. List of Maharashtra MLAs Maharashtra Election 2014 - November-2020 “Uddhavji assured me that he would speed up developmental work in my constituency,” said Jain. She defeated sitting BJP MLA Narendra Mehta. Elections in India in 2020 will include bye-elections to the Lok Sabha, ... MLA before election Party before election Elected MLA Party after election 1 3 November 2020 Marwahi: Ajit Jogi: Janta Congress Chhattisgarh: Krishna Kumar Dhruw Indian National Congress: Gujarat. https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/independent-city-mla-who-had-pledged-support-to-bjp-joins-sena/story-fRIW9w9Ghld7JED7gFb9WI.html, Independent Mumbai MLA who had pledged support to BJP joins Sena, https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/sops-on-re-opening-puts-onus-of-student-safety-on-maharashtra-schools-principals/story-28IWL5VdYkJht5I9a6G9RL.html, SOPs on re-opening puts onus of student safety on Maharashtra schools: Principals, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-court-adjourns-arnab-s-pre-arrest-bail-hearing-in-cop-assault-case/story-NWjopUZAslNJB4JzdHaEEL.html, Mumbai court adjourns Arnab’s pre-arrest bail hearing in cop assault case, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-byculla-zoo-could-reopen-in-the-next-2-months/story-5EPw7ROYqbFflnKtGcnvKM.html, Mumbai: Byculla Zoo could reopen in the next 2 months, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-citizen-group-submits-plan-for-easing-traffic-woes-to-bmc/story-paC40ej0Z6keSe3gIPdkwI.html, Mumbai citizen group submits plan for easing traffic woes to BMC. If an independent MLA declared joining a political outfit then his or her statement may become a ground for a filing petition on violation of anti-defection law before the Speaker and it is upon the latter to decide action to be taken, the official said. Mumbai MLA List 2019, Mumbai Assembly Election Winners. Shiv Sena insiders said that Jain will join the party in presence of party chief and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on Saturday afternoon. Jain, a BJP rebel, defeated BJP’s Narendra Mehta after the party refused to give her a ticket in the 2019 elections. New Delhi -°C. Ranchi. BJP MLA files complaint against actor Amitabh Bachchan over question on quiz show mumbai Updated: Nov 04, 2020, 00:25 IST Mulund MLA seeks action against add civic commissioner over alleged Nesco facility malpractices mumbai Updated: Jul 06, 2020 00:03 IST Jaipur, Meanwhile, officials from the state legislature said an independent MLA cannot join a party after election. Nov 06, 2020-Friday -°C. A former mayor of the city, she contested as an independent candidate after BJP denied her a ticket for the 2019 Assembly election. Sign In. In another blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after senior leader Eknath Khadse quit the party, independent legislator from Mira-Bhayandar Geeta Jain is set to join the Shiv Sena on Saturday afternoon. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter.

Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, After Eknath Khadse’s move to the ruling Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered one more jolt on Saturday as an independent member of the legislative Assembly (MLA) Geeta Jain, who had earlier declared support to the party, switched loyalty to the ruling Shiv Sena. The speaker of the Assembly has the powers to decide on disqualification of an independent MLA. With her entry into the Sena, the party will be able to expand its base in Mira-Bhayandar region, where it has not been able to grow due to a strong BJP influence. Partymen divided on Gupkar tie-up, Disha slams ‘fake’ rumours of engagement to Rahul before Bigg Boss 14, When Anne Hathaway confessed to looking up Priyanka online every night, IPL 2020 saw record-breaking increase in viewership, Aashram Chapter 2 review: A shockingly bad show thankfully comes to an end, Women bear brunt of online abuse as world goes digital in pandemic, Escalation of India-China tensions will hit regional stability; need to negotiate settlement: Russia, News updates from Hindustan Times: RJD’s Manoj Jha taunts Nitish Kumar over retaining CM post and all the latest news, How ULFA-I top commander surrendered after a 9-year-long effort by army officer. Delhi, Mumbai, Copyright © HT Media Limited All rights reserved. Indore, Sitharaman announces new employment scheme to generate opportunities, LIVE: ‘Scheme being launched to incentivise creation of jobs during virus recovery phase’, India in historic recession, RBI ‘nowcast’ shows, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says India witnessing active economic recovery, ‘You dream of becoming CM after getting 40 seats’: RJD’s Manoj Jha taunts Nitish Kumar, Moody’s expects India’s GDP growth to shrink by 8.9% in 2020, ‘He said we aren’t like that’: Ashwin talks about Kohli & Ponting’s spat, Congress part of pro-Art 370 alliance in J&K? Since the BJP got 105 seats and wanted to form the government, it was seeking help from various parties and independents. BJP … Lucknow, Patna, Besides that, Shiv Sena could also benefit in the Mira-Bhayandar local body with Jain’s entry. Humidity -Wind … Sitharaman announces new employment scheme to generate opportunities, LIVE: ‘Scheme being launched to incentivise creation of jobs during virus recovery phase’, India in historic recession, RBI ‘nowcast’ shows, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says India witnessing active economic recovery, ‘You dream of becoming CM after getting 40 seats’: RJD’s Manoj Jha taunts Nitish Kumar, Moody’s expects India’s GDP growth to shrink by 8.9% in 2020, ‘He said we aren’t like that’: Ashwin talks about Kohli & Ponting’s spat, Congress part of pro-Art 370 alliance in J&K? However, the party still favoured Mehta due to which he still holds sway in this constituency. She had pledged support to Devendra Fadnavis after getting elected.

Today in New Delhi, India. “The BJP was not calling me for their events and neglecting me. Jain was welcomed into the party by chief minister and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray at his Bandra residence, ‘Matoshree’. Maharashtra Election 2014 Results - Find the complete updates of Maharashtra Election 2014 Results Maharashtra Assembly Elections. I met every senior leader, but all I got was just assurances from them and no action,” rued Jain. On Saturday, she joined Sena. She said she took this step as the BJP has been neglecting her despite pledging support to the BJP after the 2019 Assembly elections. In the Mumbai Assembly Election 2019, Colaba had the lowest number of votes at 40.2%. , Chandigarh , Dehradun, Chennai, Sardar Tara Singh was elected MLA from Mulund constituency in Mumbai four times in a row. Jain was in touch with Sena functionaries after the formation of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi and had met Thackeray on a few occasions looking for a switch. , Chandigarh , Dehradun, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/independent-mla-from-mira-bhayandar-to-join-shiv-sena/story-DRziAD3xDaV5sqN5IMBAEL.html, Independent MLA from Mira-Bhayandar to join Shiv Sena, https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/sops-on-re-opening-puts-onus-of-student-safety-on-maharashtra-schools-principals/story-28IWL5VdYkJht5I9a6G9RL.html, SOPs on re-opening puts onus of student safety on Maharashtra schools: Principals, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-court-adjourns-arnab-s-pre-arrest-bail-hearing-in-cop-assault-case/story-NWjopUZAslNJB4JzdHaEEL.html, Mumbai court adjourns Arnab’s pre-arrest bail hearing in cop assault case, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-byculla-zoo-could-reopen-in-the-next-2-months/story-5EPw7ROYqbFflnKtGcnvKM.html, Mumbai: Byculla Zoo could reopen in the next 2 months, https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-citizen-group-submits-plan-for-easing-traffic-woes-to-bmc/story-paC40ej0Z6keSe3gIPdkwI.html, Mumbai citizen group submits plan for easing traffic woes to BMC. Voter Turnout in Mumbai for the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections was 50.4%. Partymen divided on Gupkar tie-up, Disha slams ‘fake’ rumours of engagement to Rahul before Bigg Boss 14, When Anne Hathaway confessed to looking up Priyanka online every night, IPL 2020 saw record-breaking increase in viewership, Aashram Chapter 2 review: A shockingly bad show thankfully comes to an end, Women bear brunt of online abuse as world goes digital in pandemic, Escalation of India-China tensions will hit regional stability; need to negotiate settlement: Russia, News updates from Hindustan Times: RJD’s Manoj Jha taunts Nitish Kumar over retaining CM post and all the latest news, How ULFA-I top commander surrendered after a 9-year-long effort by army officer. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai,

It does not matter to us,” said BJP legislator Ram Kadam. In this case as well, there is no provision available in the anti-defection law and the practice is going on for years unofficially,” he added. e-paper. The BJP controls the municipal body, but some corporators are in touch with Jain and could join the Sena with her or may join later. Chennai, Mumbai MLA List 2019: Names, Party of Mumbai City MLAs

Sign Out. A BJP rebel, Jain was elected from Mira-Bhayander near Mumbai. “There is a practice going on about affiliated or associated MLAs who give their support to a political party, but don’t become a member of the legislative party. Maharashtra MLAs - 03 November 2020. However, Tara Singh was denied a ticket in the 2019 Assembly elections. The strength of Shiv Sena will increase to 65 (including support of Independents) with Jain entering Sena. Lucknow, Patna, [1], 2020 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly by-elections, 2020 Manipur Legislative Assembly by-elections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_elections_in_India&oldid=988213696, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 November 2020, at 20:08. “She was an independent legislator and she is free to join anyone. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal “The provisions under anti-defection law clearly said that an elected member of the House (Parliament or state legislature), who has been elected as such otherwise then as a candidate set up by any political party, shall be disqualified for being a member of the House, if he/she joins any political party after such elections,” said a senior official, requesting anonymity. Indore,