Mumbai, Feb. 25 -- The appointment of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council is likely to take place during the ongoing Budget Session. Congress leader Satej Patil from Kolhapur has emerged as the frontrunner for the position.
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi had submitted a letter to the Chairman during the Winter Session regarding the selection for the post.
A decision on the appointment is expected soon from Chairman Ram Shinde.
Satej Patil currently serves as the Congress group leader in the Legislative Council and is also the Kolhapur District President of the Congress party. Between 2019 and 2022, he held several ministerial portfolios in the state government, including Minister of State for Home (Urban), H...