Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday following an official statement by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressing the catastrophic rainfall gripping Mumbai and surrounding districts. The severe weather conditions, which have forced widespread infrastructure closures, triggered an immediate suspension of the legislative proceedings to allow the government and administration to focus fully on disaster management and relief operations.Maki…
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Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed “The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026.” The bill, which was presented by Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Bharane, addresses long-standing systemic exclusions by providing formal recognition and dedicated welfare funds for female agricultural workers. He claimed that the bill is crucial for the holistic development of women.For decades, agricultural frameworks have largely remained gender-blin…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) In a milestone move for India’s agricultural landscape, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed the discussion on the landmark ‘Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill-2026’. Welcoming and supporting the Bill, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar hailed it as a historic step towards providing justice, identity and rights to women farmers who form the backbone of the state’s agrarian economy.Speaking during the Assembly debate, Deputy CM Sunetra Paw…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Opposition members on Thursday staged a walkout from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly after Speaker Rajesh Narwekar rejected an adjournment motion aimed at discussing the escalating crisis of farmer suicides in the state. Alongside agrarian distress, the Opposition forcefully raised concerns over a Congress MLA Sajid Pathan receiving death threats from the notorious Bishnoi gang.Congress Legislature Party Leader, Vijay Wadettiwar moved the adjournment motion demanding a…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) In a significant legislative move to crack down on modern financial scams and expedite justice for duped investors, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a crucial Bill to amend the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 for addressing modern digital asset fraud and tightening judicial loopholes. The Bill was presented by the Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam.Acknowledging the evolving landscape of …
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) In a heated showdown in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the lawmakers cornered Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane over what they termed a “paltry” financial compensation package announced for mango and cashew cultivators from the Konkan region hit by unseasonal rains and climate change.Tempers flared during the session as legislators labeled the proposed compensation criteria “paltry” and accused the administration of brushing aside the plight of Konk…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant on Wednesday presented a Bill in the State Legislative Assembly to drastically expand the borrowing capacity of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), officials said. The proposed amendment to the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961, lifts the corporation’s decades-old borrowing cap from a meagre Rs 75 crore to a massive Rs 6,000 crore. The Bill is expected to come up for discussion on Thursday in the…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the pronunciation and reading errors committed during Monday’s condolence motions in Marathi. Responding to severe backlash on social media and criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray, BJP leader Narwekar clarified in the House that the mistakes were entirely inadvertent. He attributed the lapses to a faint printout, small font size, and technical errors in the brief supplied t…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Committee on government assurances, in its first report presented to the house on Tuesday, made scathing observations regarding bureaucratic apathy. It suggested that departmental secretaries and officers should not skip deliberations but remain present.Committee Chairman Ravi Rana expressed displeasure over the bureaucracy’s lack of seriousness in attending committee meetings to discuss assurances given in the house and take …
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) A Bill to repeal 80 obsolete Acts and laws in Maharashtra was passed in the Legislative Assembly today, marking a significant step towards strengthening good governance and streamlining administrative processes. The Maharashtra Repealing Bill, 2026 (Assembly Bill No. 17), aimed at repealing outdated Acts in the state, was introduced by Minister of General Administration Ashish Shelar. After a detailed discussion, the Bill was passed by the House.Presenting the g…