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BJP's Shinde files nomination for Maha's Legislative Council Chairperson
Bharatiya Janata Party's Member of Legislative Council in Maharashtra, Ram Shinde on Wednesday filed his nomination for the election of the Council's Chairperson.
 "BJP's Shinde files nomination for Maha's Legislative Council Chairperson")
UP dy CM's cryptic post sparks speculation amid BJP's internal struggles
The post followed a meeting of the UP Deputy CM with BJP party President JP Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday. Nadda also held a separate meeting with the Uttar Pradesh BJP Chief Bhupender Chaudhary.
 "UP dy CM's cryptic post sparks speculation amid BJP's internal struggles")
MNS candidate Abhijeet Panse withdraws ahead of Maharashtra council polls
The development comes after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met MNS chief Raj Thackeray last week
 "MNS candidate Abhijeet Panse withdraws ahead of Maharashtra council polls")
Voting underway in biennial election for 6 K'taka Legislative Council seats
Seventy-eight contestants are in the fray. Counting of votes will be held on June 6
 "Voting underway in biennial election for 6 K'taka Legislative Council seats")
Taiwanese parliament passes bills expanding legislative oversight
Amendments will enhance checks and balances and empower the legislature to combat corruption, the move has sparked significant concerns within civil society and academia
 "Taiwanese parliament passes bills expanding legislative oversight")
Nitish, Rabri among 11 elected unopposed to Bihar Legislative Council
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Thursday declared elected unopposed to the state legislative council for a fourth consecutive term.
 "Nitish, Rabri among 11 elected unopposed to Bihar Legislative Council")
Rabri Devi files nomination for legislative council polls on last day
Three candidates of the BJP, including former minister and state unit chief Mangal Pandey, also filed their nomination papers
 "Rabri Devi files nomination for legislative council polls on last day")
Centre holds all-party meet ahead of interim Budget session of Parliament
It is a customary practice ahead of every session to convene a meeting as leaders of different parties highlight the issues they want to raise in Parliament
 "Centre holds all-party meet ahead of interim Budget session of Parliament")
Rajasthan legislative assembly to commence its first session today
A preparatory meeting held at the BJP headquarters outlined strategies for the upcoming session, attended by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and other BJP legislators
 "Rajasthan legislative assembly to commence its first session today")
No mobile phones, tearing of documents, laughing out loud in UP Assembly
The rules state that the MLAs should show respect by bowing towards the Speaker's chair, and not show their backs while entering or leaving the House or while sitting or rising from their seats
 "No mobile phones, tearing of documents, laughing out loud in UP Assembly")
One cannot say big projects left Maharashtra: White Paper by state govt
A 'White Paper' tabled by the Maharashtra government in the Legislative Council on Thursday claimed that it would not be right
 "One cannot say big projects left Maharashtra: White Paper by state govt")
Maha Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe joins Shinde group
In a setback to Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson and senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Neelam Gorhe on Friday joined the rival Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
 "Maha Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe joins Shinde group")
Judiciary cannot make legislation: Naidu on supremacy of legislature
The legislature decides, the executive implements and finally if anybody violates the provisions one can go to court. The judiciary must be dynamic and they must dispose of at the earliest: Naidu
 "Judiciary cannot make legislation: Naidu on supremacy of legislature")
Maha: Rebellion, a common thread running through Cong's Thorats, Tambes
The surprise move of Cong MLC Sudhir Tambe to drop out of upcoming Legislative Council polls in state and field his son have proved that but political rebellion is common in families of both leaders
 "Maha: Rebellion, a common thread running through Cong's Thorats, Tambes")
Uttar Pradesh: BJP announces names of candidates for MLC elections
The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda gave his approval for the names of candidates to contest from five constituency seats in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council
 "Uttar Pradesh: BJP announces names of candidates for MLC elections")
Maharashtra opposition leader seeks resignation of ministers Sattar, Samant
Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ambadas Danve demanded the resignation of state ministers Abdul Sattar and Uday Samant over alleged irregularities in land allotment
 "Maharashtra opposition leader seeks resignation of ministers Sattar, Samant")
Maharashtra govt issues notice to wardens of 28 hostels for poor facilities
Wardens of 28 govt hostels have been served show cause notices and will face inquiries over various complaints about poor facilities, the Maharashtra govt informed the state Legislative Council
Maha council adjourned briefly as oppn targets Shinde over Nagpur land case
The opposition created an uproar in the council over a Nagpur land allotment decision by CM Eknath Shinde when he was the urban development minister in the previous MVA govt
 "Maha council adjourned briefly as oppn targets Shinde over Nagpur land case")
40 Congress lawmakers in Himachal to nominate legislative party leader
Pratibha Singh, Sukhwinder Sukhu and Mukesh Agnihotri are considered key frontrunners for the chief minister's post
 "40 Congress lawmakers in Himachal to nominate legislative party leader")
Karnataka Legislative Council passes contentious 'anti conversion bill'
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy maintained that the bill was well within the scope of the Constitution of India
 "Karnataka Legislative Council passes contentious 'anti conversion bill'")
