BJP\'s game is over: Opposition lauds SC verdict on Maharashtra floor test

New Delhi: Reacting to the Supreme Court’s verdict to conduct the floor test on Wednesday, NCP leader Nawab Malik said, “Today's verdict of the Supreme Court is a milestone in Indian democracy. Before 5 pm tomorrow, it will be clear that BJP's game is over. In a few days, there will a government of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress in Maharashtra.”

Taking to Twitter, Malik tweeted in Hindi: "Satyamev Jayate, the BJP's game over."

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Speaking to reporters, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi welcomed the Supreme Court's order to hold a floor test in Maharashtra within 24 hours or by Wednesday. "We will win the floor test," she added.

The NCP chief Sharad Pawar tweeted: "I am grateful to Hon'ble SC for upholding democratic values and constitutional principles. It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar!"

Shiv Sena’s leader Sanjay Raut said, “Truth has won. The court has given 30 hours, we can prove majority in 30 minutes.”

Congress’s Prithviraj Chavan said, “Tomorrow, at 11 am, members to take oath and at 5pm Pro-tem Speaker to hold Floor Test in Maharashtra Assembly. All 3 parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) are satisfied with the Supreme Court order. Devendra Fadnavis should resign today.”

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