Video: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis Arrives at Vidhan Bhavan for Special Session

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai today to inaugurate a three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. This session, scheduled from December 7 to 9, aims to facilitate the swearing-in of newly elected MLAs and the election of a new Speaker.

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is set to witness a important three-day special session starting today. The primary agenda includes the oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected MLAs and the election of the Assembly Speaker. This session marks the beginning of a new legislative term, with the newly-formed Assembly gearing up for its winter session in Nagpur from December 16 to 21.

VIDEO | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) arrives at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai for a three-day special session.

A three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be held in Mumbai from December 7 to 9 to enable newly-elected MLAs to take oath… pic.twitter.com/Islp5wPGnj

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Swearing-In of Newly-Elected MLAs

The special session commenced with the swearing-in of the 288 newly-elected MLAs. This ceremony is a crucial step in the legislative process, ensuring that all members are officially recognized and can participate in the Assembly’s proceedings. Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Sulochana Kolambkar was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker by Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Friday, setting the stage for the upcoming Speaker election.

Election of the Assembly Speaker

One of the key highlights of this special session is the election of the new Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The election is expected to take place shortly after the swearing-in ceremony. This election is pivotal as it will determine the leadership and direction of the Assembly’s proceedings for the upcoming term.

Legislative Agenda and Future Sessions

The special session will also serve as a platform to outline the legislative agenda for the newly-formed Assembly. The winter session, scheduled to begin on December 16 in Nagpur, will further elaborate on the legislative priorities and initiatives of the government. This session is expected to address key issues and set the tone for the legislative activities in the coming months.

Mahayuti’s Victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), secured a momentous victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections held in November 2024.

The BJP won 132 seats, Shiv Sena bagged 57 seats, and the NCP secured 41 seats. Additionally, smaller allies like Jan Surajya Shakti, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSPS), Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party (RYSP), and Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi (RSVA) collectively won 4 seats, bringing the total tally for the Mahayuti alliance to 235 seats.