Maha Yuti's Narwekar set to be elected unopposed as Maharashtra Speaker
The Statesman|December 09, 2024
BJP legislator Rahul Narwekar (photo) on behalf of the Maha Yuti filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Sunday.
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Maha Yuti's Narwekar set to be elected unopposed as Maharashtra Speaker

The filing of nomination was up to 12 p.m., as the election is slated for Monday.

The Assembly Secretariat received Mr. Narwekar's sole nomination as the Maha Vikas Aghadi has not fielded its candidate for want of numbers. Mr. Narwekar is expected to be elected unopposed. He will take charge on Monday.

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