Maharashtra Assembly Special Session: Devendra Fadnavis Govt Takes Over - What To Expect?

Maharashtra assembly's three-day special session began earlier today, that is, December 7, 2024, with MLA Kalidas Sulochana Kolambkar, who was sworn in as pro-term speaker, administering the oath to 288 newly elected MLAs and overseeing assembly proceedings.

BJP MLA Kolambkar will also preside over the election of a permanent Speaker during this session of the 15th state assembly which starts from Saturday in Mumbai.

What Does A Pro-Term Speaker Do?

The pro-term speaker is primarily tasked with managing assembly proceedings until a permanent speaker is elected.

According to an ANI report, Kolambkar confirmed having received an appointment from the government which stated, "The Chief Minister and the Deputy CM will decide on the cabinet ministers."

When Is The Election For The Speaker Scheduled?

The election for the pro-term speaker is scheduled for December 9, which is usually followed by a trust vote for the coalition government, which was sworn in on December 5.

Among others that were present at the oath-taking ceremony are the Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe and Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik were also present at the oath-taking ceremony.

What To Expect From The Session?

This session will set the stage for the winter session in Nagpur from December 16 to 21, and will be a platform that sets the tone for the legislative agenda for the Maharashtra assembly.

According to PTI, Ajit Pawar-led NCP is likely to retain the Finance portfolio, while BJP will in all likelihood continue to hold the Home department, which is they way it was under the Eknath Shinde government.

Shiv Sena, which is headed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said on Friday that its leader is pressing for the Home portfolio. The Mahayuti allies are in discussions over portfolio allocation and this is going to be the primary issue for the special session.

According to reports, Eknath Shinde was reluctant to accept the Deputy CM position initially but was persuaded by Sena leaders.

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