Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Wins Floor Test With Majority Votes In Assembly
In the floor test against the Shiv Sena that was held in the state Assembly on July 4, recently elected Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde prevailed. Thus, Shinde has established his majority in the state and will continue to lead his newly elected administration. 99 MLAs opposed the motion of confidence, while 164 supported it in the 288-member House. This is the Shinde administration's second significant legislative triumph.