Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Government Passes Controversial Public Security Bill
The government in Maharashtra wanted to pass a new law called the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill in 2024.
They first tried to pass it without asking the public, but people didn't like that.
So, they asked for opinions, and most people disagreed with the bill.
Even though many people objected, the government made some small changes and finally approved the law in 2025.
It faced significant criticism during the process.
The Maharashtra government aimed to pass the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024.
The bill was initially introduced in July 2024 without public consultation.
It was reintroduced in December 2024 and sent to a Joint Select Committee.
The committee received 12,750 objections, with 90% opposing the bill.
Despite strong objections, the bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly in July 2025.
- Who
- The Mahayuti government and the public.
- What
- The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024.
- When
- The bill was introduced in July 2024, reintroduced in December 2024, and passed by the Legislative Assembly in July 2025.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- The reason behind the bill is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Opposition
Government
Public Opinion
Opposition
Strongly opposed the Bill.
Government
Supported the bill
- Bill Name
- Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024
- Initial Introduction
- July 2024
- Reintroduction
- December 2024
- Joint Select Committee
- 21 members
- Public Objections
- 12,750
- Objection Rate
- 90%
- Legislative Assembly Approval
- July 11, 2025