“Religious authority is greater than political power. Governing the state by bowing before saints is our tradition,” Shinde said after paying obeisance to Lord Trimbakeshwar and Godavari Mata and greeting saints and religious leaders who had arrived from across the country

Polling for three graduates' seats - Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - and two teachers' seats - Pune and Amravati - took place on October 23. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27