Congress MLA Nana Patole accused the state government of suppressing the Opposition's voice by denying the Leader of Opposition post in the Legislative Council. He criticized the government's short winter session and alleged manipulation in the recent polls, demanding ballot elections.
Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik issued a stern warning against illegal bike taxi operations, threatening criminal action for guideline violations. He also reiterated that December 31 is the final deadline for mandatory High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) installation, with no further extensions planned.