9 months ago
Maharashtra Winter Session Begins Amid Opposition Boycott
The winter session of the Maharashtra legislature started in Nagpur and will last one week.
The opposition parties, including Congress, Shiv Sena UBT, and NCP SP, boycotted the government's tea party because they are upset that the government has not appointed Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in both houses.
The opposition also criticized the government for not keeping its promises, like helping farmers and creating jobs.
They mentioned problems like farmer suicides, crimes against women, and wild animal attacks.
The government says it has sent a proposal to help farmers to the central government and plans to pass some bills quickly during this session.
Even though there is political disagreement, the session brings a lot of business to Nagpur, with hotels and airlines charging higher prices.
Maharashtra winter session begins in Nagpur, lasting one week from December 8-14.
Opposition boycotts government's tea party, demanding appointment of Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in both houses.
Opposition criticizes government for not fulfilling promises like farm loan waivers and rising farmer suicides.
Government focuses on pushing through official bills swiftly despite the short duration and opposition boycott.
Session brings economic boost to Nagpur businesses, with increased prices for hotels and airlines.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Opposition parties (Congress, Shiv Sena UBT, NCP SP), Nagpur businesses
- What
- Winter session of Maharashtra legislature begins in Nagpur amid opposition boycott over LoP appointment and government performance issues
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- When
- December 8-14, 2023
- Why
- Annual winter session as per 1960 Nagpur Pact, despite opposition boycott and criticism over short duration and high costs
Opposition
Government
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Appointment
Opposition
Opposition boycotted the tea party, demanding the appointment of Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in both houses, citing constitutional requirements and historical precedents where smaller parties were given the post.
Government
Government has not appointed LoPs, as no party won 10% of the seats in the recent elections, and has proceeded with the session without addressing the opposition's demands.
Government's Performance
Opposition
Opposition criticized the government for not fulfilling promises like farm loan waivers, rising farmer suicides, increasing crimes against women, and lack of employment opportunities in Vidarbha.
Government
Government claims to have sent a farmers' relief fund proposal to the Centre and is focused on pushing through official bills during the short session.
Key facts
- Session Duration
- One week, December 8-14
- Session Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Opposition Leaders
- Vijay Wadettiwar (Congress), Bhaskar Jadhav (Shiv Sena UBT), Nitin Raut (Shiv Sena UBT), Anil Deshmukh (NCP SP)
- Farmer Suicides
- 1,183 in first 8 months of 2025, 38.5% of national suicides since 2014
- State Debt
- Rs 9.32 lakh crore
- Crimes Against Women
- 37,000 cases of atrocities against minors between 2021-2025
- Wild Animal Attacks
- 75 deaths in Vidarbha since last year's session, 218 between 2020-2024
Timeline
Maharashtra delays mill action, angering farmers.
Then, it starts sugarcane crush despite heavy rain.
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Assembly schedules short winter session, sparking opposition's call.
Winter session begins in Nagpur, with ruling party rushing bills, opposition pushing for farmer, graft talks.
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
“The Opposition is in a state of complete disarray, saying that they have not been able to shore up adequate strength in the state Assembly even to get the post of Leader of the Opposition.”
thehansindia.com
“The Opposition is directionless and they lack willingness to pursue the issues. The press conference addressed by the Opposition was filled up with frustration.”
thehansindia.com
Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
“Instead of merely attacking the state government they should self-introspect.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
CM Fadnavis dismisses Oppn's charge of Maha govt neglecting farmers & state heading to bankruptcy
Maharashtra Politics: Uddhav Thackeray Demands LoP Appointment, Says Deputy CM Post Should Go If Constitutional Role Remains Vacant
Maharashtra winter session: Opposition to skip tea party, protests lack of LoPs in legislature
Oppn to boycott CM Fadnavis' customary tea meeting on eve of Maha Legislature's winter session
Maharashtra Winter session: Oppn skips tea party over lack of LoPs; slams Mahayuti ‘misrule’
As Uddhav seeks appointment of Oppn leader, MVA backs him, says Fadnavis govt thwarting democracy
Maharashtra Winter Session Begins In Nagpur Today Amid Criticism Over Short Duration
Maharashtra Legislature's Winter Session: A Tradition Under Scrutiny & High Costs
Maharashtra Opposition to boycott Govt’s tea party ahead of winter session, cites LoP post delay
