INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: Nov 24, 2019 09:29 ISTNew Delhi [India], Nov 24 (ANI): Maharashtra government will not be represented by anyone in the
Supreme Court today when the apex court will hear a joint plea of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the decision of Maharashtra Governor
inviting BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to form the government in the state, said sources
Sources informed that since Maharashtra government has not been given any notice by the Supreme Court it has decided not to have its
representation in the court
However, the Standing Counsel of the Maharashtra government has been asked to remain on 'standby' and adequately represent the government in
case the court asks for or if needed.Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal is likely to appear for the Raj Bhavan while senior counsel
Mukul Rohatgi is likely to represent BJP in the Supreme Court.The petitioners - Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress - have requested the Supreme
Court to order a floor test to be held on Sunday itself
Senior Congress leader and advocate Kapil Sibal will appear in the court on behalf of the petitioners
The matter will be heard at 11:30 am.After a prolonged uncertainty over the government formation that lasted for nearly a month, Devendra
Fadnavis on Saturday early morning took oath for the second consecutive term as the state Chief Minister, while Ajit Pawar as his deputy
