Digital Desk, June 5: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde won the critical vote of confidence in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. In the 288-member Lower House, the government secured 164 votes, however, the Opposition secured only 99 votes.
Notably, this is the second big legislative victory for Eknath Shinde-led government. Rahul Narwekar was elected as the new Speaker on Sunday. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wished Eknath Shinde congratulations for the victory.
”It is true that the new government is formed by ED, which stands for Eknath and Devendra. But, there are two leaders in the House (Shinde and himself), who will always be available to people,” Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.