Maharashtra Legislature on Monday paid homage to former South African President Nelson Mandela on the first day of its Winter Session which commenced in Nagpur. Members of both Houses observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the anti-apartheid icon, who passed away last week.
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan moved a resolution of condolence in the Assembly and hailed the South African leader as the second Mahatma Gandhi. Leader of Opposition Eknath Khadse supported it.
