While one Shiv Sena MLA after another is going to Guwahati behind Eknath Shinde, there are reports that some party MPs are also joining the rebel group. Against this backdrop, the Lokmat group has spoken to everyone to know the current situation. Here's what MLAs has to say
Arvind Sawant, South MumbaiHe is in Mumbai and is in touch with Shiv Sena leaders.
Shrikant Shinde, KalyanHe is in Thane at his home. He made it clear that he did not want to comment on the matter.
Rajan Vichare, ThaneMP Rajan Vichare is at his home in Thane, and he avoided accepting phone calls as he did not want to talk about Shiv Sena rebellion.
Rajendra Gavit, PalgharCurrently at home in Palghar. "I am with Shiv Sena" he said.
Vinayak Raut, Ratnagiri-SindhudurgHe is in Mumbai. "We are loyal Shiv Sainiks, Shiv Sena party chief Uddhav Thackeray" he said.
Hemant Godse, NashikHe is in Nashik. "According to the current number of MLAs, the situation is confusing, but all the party MPs are backing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray" he said.
Sadashiv Lokhande, ShirdiHe have entered the constituency. "I stand firmly with the leadership of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray" he said.
Bhavana Gawli, Yavatmal-WashimHe is not reachable.
Prataprao Jadhav, BuldanaHe is in New Delhi. "We are with Uddhav Thackeray; But BJP and Shiv Sena need to come together. It is always better to go with BJP" he said.
Kripal Tumane, RamtekTumane refrained from answering whether Uddhav Thackeray or Eknath Shinde were with him.
Hemant Patil, HingoliHe is in Mumbai. "Shiv Sena has given strength to an ordinary worker like me. Therefore, I can never cheat with party chief Uddhav Thackeray" he said.
Sanjay Jadhav, ParbhaniHe was in Mumbai till Thursday. "Satisfied with the opportunity given by Shiv Sena so far without any political background. Therefore, we will stay with Shiv Sena forever" he said.
Omraje Nimbalkar, OsmanabadHe is in Mumbai. "Our faith is always at the feet of 'Matoshri', he said.
Shrirang Barne, MavalHe is in Kolhapur. "I stand firmly behind Uddhav Thackeray," he said.