Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir filed his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairman as the Mahayuti candidate, joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The move marks another setback for Uddhav Thackeray after six MPs recently switched sides
Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for a third term, becoming the first nominated member to hold the post, with leaders including Narendra Modi extending congratulations
The NDA is likely to renominate Harivansh as Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, but Opposition parties have objected, questioning the urgency while the Lok Sabha deputy speaker post remains vacant. The election may be held during the current Parliament sitting
