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Maharashtra Legislature Kicks Off Budget Session Lacking LoPs Amid Resignation and 10% Rule
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Maharashtra Budget Session Begins Without LoPs in Both Houses
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Moneycontrol
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22-02-2026, 22:37
Maharashtra Budget Session Begins Without LoPs in Both Houses
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Maharashtra's Budget Session starts with no Leader of Opposition (LoP) in both the assembly and legislative council, a first in state history.
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Opposition MVA calls it a "threat to democratic norms" and a "blot on democracy," weakening checks and balances.
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No single opposition party met the 10% strength rule for LoP recognition after the 2024 Assembly elections.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) with 20 MLAs was denied LoP, despite past instances of parties with fewer MLAs getting the post.
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Congress MLC Pradnya Satav's resignation and defection to BJP reduced Congress's strength in the Council, making their LoP claim untenable.
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