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Maharashtra Swears in 10 New MLCs Amid CM’s Motorcycle Visit to Vidhan Bhavan
✍️ Newsonair
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 04:19 PM
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The Maharashtra Legislative Council has sworn in ten new members today, while Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chose to travel to Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle as a symbolic austerity gesture.
Today, the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai welcomed ten new members who took the oath of office in a ceremony held at Vidhan Bhavan. The newcomers come from a mix of political parties, reflecting the diverse composition of the council.
In a related act, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rode a motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan to attend the oath ceremony. The move was presented as an austerity measure, signalling the government’s intent to curb excess spending and set an example of frugality.
The oath‑taking session was attended by senior leaders from all major parties, who praised the smooth conduct of the proceedings. The new MLCs are expected to play a key role in shaping legislative debates and policy reviews over the coming months.
Observers noted that the CM’s choice of transport drew mixed reactions, with some lauding the gesture as a step towards fiscal responsibility, while others questioned its practicality for a busy political schedule.
In a related act, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rode a motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan to attend the oath ceremony. The move was presented as an austerity measure, signalling the government’s intent to curb excess spending and set an example of frugality.
The oath‑taking session was attended by senior leaders from all major parties, who praised the smooth conduct of the proceedings. The new MLCs are expected to play a key role in shaping legislative debates and policy reviews over the coming months.
Observers noted that the CM’s choice of transport drew mixed reactions, with some lauding the gesture as a step towards fiscal responsibility, while others questioned its practicality for a busy political schedule.