Maharashtra Council's Opposition Withdraws No-Confidence Motion

The Opposition in Maharashtra's legislative council has withdrawn its no-confidence motion against Chairman Ram Shinde after receiving assurances of fair treatment. The move was led by Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ambadas Danve. This decision followed discussions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on maintaining equity in the Upper House.

The Opposition of the Maharashtra legislative council has decided to withdraw its no-confidence motion against Chairman Ram Shinde. The decision was announced on Wednesday, offering relief in a previously tense political atmosphere.

Ambadas Danve, the Opposition leader and a Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator, submitted a formal letter to the chairman's office to retract the motion originally filed on March 19. This move comes after both sides expressed dissatisfaction regarding their voices being heard in the Upper House.

A crucial meeting on March 21 with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resulted in assurances of impartial treatment, leading to the withdrawal of the motion. The opposition assured the public that this step was in the interest of fairness and productive legislative dialogue.

(With inputs from agencies.)