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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar will take the decision on the disqualification of MLAs and other issues at an appropriate time and if anyone tries to pressure him in any way, then it wont be compatible with the countrys free and fair legal process...
Mr. Fadnavis was speaking to reporters at Nagpur airport, a day after the Supreme Court gave its verdict on last years political crisis that led to the collapse of the three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government following a rebellion by Eknath Shinde..
Later, Shinde joined hands with the BJP to become the chief minister, with Mr. Fadnavis becoming his deputy...
To a question about Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray hinting that they might approach the SC if a decision on the disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs is not taken within a month, Mr. Fadnavis said the SC has given all such rights to the Speaker and given him reasonable time as well...
Im sure the Speaker will take a decision as per the law, Constitution and the directives of the Supreme Court by giving appropriate hearing and at an appropriate time, he said.. To a query on NCP chief Sharad Pawars remark on Thursday that BJP and morality are contradictory terms, Mr. Fadnavis asked, Does Pawar Saheb have any relationship with morality?.
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