Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Even after one year, LoPs not appointed, says Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) has nominated Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly

The Shiv Sena (UBT) which has 20 MLAs, the highest among the opposition, has nominated senior lawmaker Bhaskar Jadhav for the post in the assembly. In the Upper House, the Congress has nominated Satej Patil to the post after the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve ended in August. The Supreme Court has ordered that polls be conducted in all local bodies by January 31. He said the top court should look into the "mess" of the electoral rolls: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Greed for power in ruling Mahayuti, says Uddhav

Taking a dig at the rivalry within the Mahayuti government during the first phase of the local body polls, Uddhav Thackeray dubbed it greed for power. He said there is just one hope for people and that is the Shiv Sena (UBT): PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: If no LoP is appointed then why deputy CMs, asks Uddhav 

If no LoP is appointed then the posts of deputy chief minister should also be abolished because it is not constitutional, Uddhav Thackeray said. The state has two deputy chief ministers --- Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP is a constitutional post, says Uddhav 

If the government fails to appoint a LoP then it will be the first time in the history that a session will be held without a leader of opposition. He said the LoP is a constitutional post: PTI