New Members Sworn in at Maharashtra Legislative Council
Ten new MLCs sworn in at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan
The Hindu
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On May 14, 2026, ten newly elected members took their oaths at the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai, including six from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This event highlights ongoing political shifts with several members elected unopposed and others transitioning between parties.
- 01Ten new members were sworn in at the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
- 02Six of the new members belong to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- 03Pragya Satav was elected in a byelection after resigning from the Congress party.
- 04The swearing-in ceremony was attended by key political figures including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- 05There are currently 22 vacancies in the Upper House, with elections scheduled for December.
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On May 14, 2026, ten newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) were sworn in at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The oath was administered by Legislative Council chairperson Ram Shinde. Among the new members, six are from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while others include representatives from the Shiv Sena, Prahar Janshakti Party, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Notably, Pragya Satav was elected in a byelection after leaving the Congress party to join the BJP. The ceremony was attended by several prominent leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar. Currently, there are 22 vacancies in the 78-member Upper House, with the next biennial elections set for December, focusing on graduates and teachers' seats.
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The swearing-in of new members may influence legislative decisions and policies in Maharashtra, impacting local governance and party dynamics.
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