Opposition parties in Maharashtra to demand removal of Neelam Gorhe as Council deputy chairperson

Opposition parties have decided to demand the removal of Neelam Gorhe as deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council

Opposition parties have decided to demand the removal of Neelam Gorhe as deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, following her recent move to switch over from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the rival Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ambadas Danve stated that Neelam Gorhe has been "suspended" by the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. Hence, she "does not have the right" to remain the Council's deputy chairperson.

Neelam Gorhe joined Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde on July 7, saying the ruling party is heading in the right direction.

Gorhe said that she decided to join the Shiv Sena keeping in mind women's issues and overall development of the state and country.

"Gorhe was earlier with the Shiv Sena (UBT). After she joined the Eknath Shinde faction, we have suspended her from the party. Thus, she does not hold any right to remain on the post of the Legislative Council's deputy chairperson," said Danve, who is leader of the opposition in the Upper House.

"We are meeting the governor with a demand to remove her from the post," he added.

(with inputs from agencies)

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