Day 2 of Maharashtra Budget Session 2026 at Vidhan Bhavan saw key leaders, including Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, in attendance. The assembly witnessed heated discussions, tabling of Rs 11,995 crore supplementary demands, and opposition protests over alleged bribery allegations. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

The week-long Winter Session of the Maharashtra Legislature commenced on Monday, marking the start of a crucial round of discussions and policy decisions. On Day 1, the Mahayuti government tabled supplementary demands amounting to Rs 75,286.38 crore in the Legislative Assembly. A significant portion of the proposed expenditure is earmarked for farmer relief measures, subsidies, and various social welfare schemes aimed at supporting vulnerable sections of society. Meanwhile, the state’s public debt has reached Rs 9.32 lakh crore. (PICS/X, TEXT: PTI)