The Congress has called a meeting of its MLAs on Thursday evening.

This meeting has been called at Sahyadri Guest House.

Earlier, in view of the internal rebellion in Shiv Sena, Congress had said that it does not mind if Eknath Shinde is made the chief minister.

The same was said by the NCP, although Raut's statement has caused a political uproar.

Raut has asked the MLAs to return within 24 hours.