“I will utilise the opportunity given to me even after losing the Assembly election”, BJP leader Ram Shinde said after filing nomination papers for Legislative Council Chairman’s position.
Shinde said earlier his name was discussed for the party’s state unit president’s position. He filed nomination papers on Wednesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar; Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Chandrakant Patil were present.
Shinde also received support from the Opposition members. His election is considered unopposed, as no other nomination form was received.