BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar Sworn in as Pro-Tem Speaker for Special Assembly Session Starting Dec 7
In a significant development ahead of the special session of the newly-elected house, senior BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar has been sworn in as the pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly. The ceremony took place on Friday at the Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai, where Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Kolambkar.
Key Details of the Swearing-In Ceremony
Kalidas Kolambkar, a nine-time MLA, emerged as the senior-most legislator in the new house after winning from Mumbai’s Wadala seat in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections. As the pro-tem speaker, a temporary position, he will play a crucial role in administering oaths to the 288 newly-elected MLAs and overseeing the proceedings of the assembly.
Upcoming Events in the Special Assembly Session
The three-day special session of the 15th state assembly is set to commence on December 7 in Mumbai. During this session, Kolambkar will preside over the election of a regular speaker, scheduled for December 9. Following the speaker’s election, a trust vote of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, which was sworn in on December 5, will take place.
Insights into the Political Landscape
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with other dignitaries including deputy chairperson of the legislative council Neelam Gorhe and chief secretary Sujata Saunik, graced the brief oath-taking ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. Fadnavis recently scripted a remarkable comeback by taking oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar sworn in as deputy chief ministers, signaling a new era for the state government.
The swearing-in ceremony attracted a host of prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, chief ministers from various states, and thousands of supporters of the Mahayuti alliance. Fadnavis, a seasoned leader who has previously served as chief minister, is set to lead the state through this critical phase alongside his colleagues from the Mahayuti coalition.
As Maharashtra gears up for the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur from December 16 to 21, the political landscape is abuzz with anticipation and strategic maneuvering. Stay tuned for more updates on the unfolding political saga in the state!
