Mumbai, June 16 -- The Maharashtra State Legislature's upcoming monsoon session, scheduled from June 22 to July 10, is poised to witness a fierce political confrontation between the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

Political observers here view the session as a "litmus test" for both sides, with the legislative floor likely to be used as a platform for setting the narrative ahead of the crucial local body elections.

The opposition camp-comprising the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)-has prepared a comprehensive strategy to corner the government on multiple fronts. The issues expected to dominate the proceedings include the agrarian crisis, the impasse over Maratha and O...