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The Congress has formally staked its claim for the Leader of Opposition post in Maharashtra's Legislative Council. A high-level delegation including Vijay Wadettiwar met Uddhav Thackeray to discuss this crucial appointment within the MVA alliance. The party argues it deserves the position since it now has the most legislators in the Council following Ambadas Danve's term completion. Congress leaders will also meet Sharad Pawar and legislative officials to push for their candidate Satej Patil.

Key Points: Congress Stakes Claim for Maharashtra Council LoP Post with Uddhav Thackeray

  • Congress delegation meets Uddhav Thackeray to discuss LoP posts
  • Party cites having more legislators in Council for claim
  • Will also meet Sharad Pawar for alliance discussions
  • Satej Patil emerges as frontrunner for Council LoP role
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Congress stakes claim over LoP post in Maha Legislative Council during meeting with Uddhav Thackeray

Congress delegation meets Uddhav Thackeray to claim LoP post in Maharashtra Legislative Council, discusses alliance strategy and vacant opposition leadership roles.

"It is true that the Congress now has more number of legislators in the Council. However, it is important that the issue of the Leader of Opposition is discussed within the alliance first - Vijay Wadettiwar"

Mumbai, Sep 8

The Congress, on Monday, staked a claim to the post of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

A delegation comprising Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, former Minister Balasaheb Thorat and Deputy Leader of the Legislature Party Amin Patel met Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and discuss several issues, including the upcoming local body polls and vacant LoP posts in the Legislative Assembly and Council, as well as "future political moves".

"It is true that the Congress now has more number of legislators in the Council. However, it is important that the issue of the Leader of Opposition is discussed within the alliance first and therefore we held a meeting with Uddhav-ji," Wadettiwar said.

The Congress delegation will also be meeting Sharad Pawar, the Chief of its other ally, the NCP-SP.

After meeting Thackeray, Congress leaders met Legislative Council Chairperson Ram Shinde to discuss the appointment of the LoP in the Council.

According to sources, the Congress is likely to push for the name of senior legislator Satej Patil.

The post has been lying vacant after former LoP and Shiv Sena-UBT leader Ambadas Danve completed his term last month.

"It is not only about the Council's post, but the LoP position in the Legislative Assembly is vacant too. This has to be filled and we will be meeting Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as well," Wadettiwar added.

According to sources, within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), the Shiv Sena-UBT has given the name of former Minister Bhaskar Jadhav for the post of the LoP in the Assembly, which the Assembly Speaker is yet to accept.

"One of the solutions discussed earlier was to exchange the positions, with Shiv Sena-UBT being given the LoP post in the Rajya Sabha while the Congress is given the LoP position in the Assembly. But this did not move ahead," said a leader from the Congress.

Sources said that veteran Congress leader and former Maharashtra Minister Satej Patil is a frontrunner for the post of LoP in the State Legislative Council.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why are they meeting Uddhav ji for this? The Congress should directly approach the Chairperson since they have the numbers. Too much drama in Maharashtra politics as usual 🤦‍♀️
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Michael C
The MVA alliance needs to sort out their internal coordination. This public posturing isn't helping the opposition's credibility. They should present a united front against the ruling party.
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Suresh O
Satej Patil is a good choice for LoP in Council. He's experienced and knows how to hold the government accountable. Hope this gets resolved quickly - the opposition needs a strong voice.
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Neha E
All this political maneuvering while common people struggle with inflation and unemployment. Leaders should focus on real issues rather than power positions 😒
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Aditya G
The exchange formula (Sena in RS, Congress in Assembly) actually made sense. Don't know why they couldn't agree on that. Alliance partners need to be more flexible for the greater good.

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