The Maharashtra Legislature monsoon session begins with heightened political tension following a Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion.
The opposition MVA boycotted the traditional government tea party and criticized the absence of a designated Leader of the Opposition.
Opposition leaders are challenging the state government over agricultural distress, unemployment, inflation, and the NEET exam controversy.
CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the government’s Rs 36,585 crore farm loan waiver program, claiming it benefits over 5 million farmers.