Manisha Kayande Appointed as MLC by Maharashtra Governor
Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande has been appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) by the Governor of Maharashtra. She expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leaders, and the people of Maharashtra for their support. Kayande, who has a background in zoology, acknowledged the party’s faith in her achievements.
Chitra Kishor Wagh from the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) also expressed her happiness over her appointment as MLC, thanking the BJP for the opportunity. She believes that the Mahayuti government will gain power in Maharashtra.
The swearing-in ceremony for the seven newly appointed MLCs took place at Vidhan Bhavan, with Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe administering the oath. Meanwhile, the High Court is reviewing a case regarding the vacant posts of 12 MLCs appointed by the Governor.
The Maharashtra Assembly, consisting of 288 seats, is set to hold elections later this year. The Election Commission of India is expected to announce the election dates soon. The elections will feature a contest between the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and the Maha Yuti Alliance.
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MLC -: MLC stands for Member of Legislative Council. It is a position in the legislative council, which is part of the state government in India. MLCs are similar to MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) but are part of the upper house in states that have a bicameral legislature.
Maharashtra Governor -: The Governor of Maharashtra is the head of the state of Maharashtra in India. The Governor is appointed by the President of India and has various ceremonial duties, including appointing MLCs.
Shiv Sena -: Shiv Sena is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Maharashtra. It was founded by Bal Thackeray and is known for its regional and nationalist ideologies.
CM Eknath Shinde -: Eknath Shinde is the Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra. The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and is responsible for the administration of the state.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the ruling parties in India.
Vidhan Bhavan -: Vidhan Bhavan is the building where the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council meet. It is located in Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra.
High Court -: The High Court is a major court in India that deals with legal cases and issues. Each state in India has its own High Court, and it is responsible for ensuring justice is served according to the law.
Maha Vikas Aghadi -: Maha Vikas Aghadi is a political coalition in Maharashtra, consisting of parties like Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress. They work together to contest elections and govern the state.
Maha Yuti Alliance -: Maha Yuti Alliance is another political coalition in Maharashtra, often including parties like the BJP and others. They compete against other coalitions like the Maha Vikas Aghadi in elections.
