Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Council Names Panel to Conduct Proceedings
The Maharashtra Legislative Council, similar to a Senate, has a chairman who leads the meetings.
When the chairman is not there, someone else needs to take charge.
Recently, the current chairman, Ram Shinde, chose four people from different political parties to fill in.
These people are Idris Naikawadi from the NCP, Amit Gorkhe from the BJP, Krupal Tumane from Shiv Sena, and Dr Pradnya Satav from Congress.
They will take turns running the council meetings when the chairman is away.
Maharashtra Legislative Council chairman Ram Shinde announced a panel to preside in his absence.
The panel comprises four legislators.
Idris Naikawadi of the NCP is on the panel.
Amit Gorkhe of the BJP is also included.
Krupal Tumane of Shiv Sena and Dr Pradnya Satav of Congress complete the panel.
- Who
- Ram Shinde announced the panel.
- What
- A panel of legislators was appointed to preside over the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
- When
- Announced on the first day of the monsoon session.
- Where
- Maharashtra Legislative Council.
- Why
- To preside over the Upper House of the state legislature in the chairman's absence.
- Council
- Maharashtra Legislative Council
- Chairman
- Ram Shinde
- Panel Members
- Idris Naikawadi, Amit Gorkhe, Krupal Tumane, Dr Pradnya Satav
- Purpose
- Preside in chairman's absence