Thackeray parades 52 MLAs

According to Kadam, ‘‘Every MLA signed an affidavit in front of the Speaker supporting the Sena’s decision to remove Rane.’’ He added that none of the MLAs would attend tomorrow’s meeting called by Rane.

Meanwhile, Rane also met Kupekar and submitted a letter stating that his removal from the post of Leader of Opposition was illegal. He also warned that all MLAs who do not attend his meeting on Friday would be expelled from the Sena’s legislature party. “They should know where their future lies. The MLAs should understand what I have done for them ,’’ he said.

Kupekar, for his part, refused to spell out his course of action. ‘‘I have to consider the legal and constitutional aspects before arriving at a decision,’’ he said.

Rane in Delhi

New Delhi: Narayan Rane dashed to Delhi last night and returned early today fuelling speculation that he may have met senior Congress leaders. But sources said the ex-CM was here to seek the opinion of a senior lawyer on the current Sena crisis.