The SC said the Whip to be appointed by the political party is "crucial for the sustenance of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution," and "the entire structure would crumble if this requirement is not complied with."
The 48-hour window given to rebel MLAs belonging to the Eknath Shinde camp to respond to the disqualification notices sent to them was sufficient, the Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Narhari Zirwal has told Supreme Court.
Eknath Shinde, who has been claiming the support of 40 rebel Shiv Sena legislators, said that he expects the government to be successful in the floor test to be held on Monday like the Speaker`s election held on Sunday.