SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 39

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

Who resigned as Chief minister of Maharashtra following Supreme Court of India not admitting the stay petition of Shiv Sena against the Motion of no confidence in June 2022?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has resigned, ahead of today's trust vote in the state assembly.

  • The move comes after the Supreme Court refused to stay the floor test that was to take place today as directed by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
  • Addressing the people of the state through Facebook Live last evening, the Shiv Sena Chief said, he would also resign from the Legislative Council after which he is the member.
  • The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra was facing a political crisis after a revolt in the Shiv Sena party.