In a bold move of protest, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray announced on December 7, 2024, that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) MLAs would boycott the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. This decision comes as a response to the election results and the doubts raised over the fairness of the process, particularly the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM). Thackeray, expressing his concerns, stated, "If this was the mandate of the people, people would have been happy and celebrated it, but people did not celebrate this victory anywhere. We have doubts about EVM," further alleging that democracy is being murdered.

This protest follows the declaration of the Maharashtra assembly election results on November 23, 2024, which saw the Mahayuti alliance (comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) securing a landslide victory by winning 230 of the 288 seats. Despite the victory, the Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Aaditya Thackeray, expressed dissatisfaction, particularly with the perceived manipulation in the electoral process.

The newly-elected assembly convened for a special three-day session beginning December 7, where the first batch of MLAs took the oath of office. Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar was appointed as the pro-tem speaker of the assembly by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan. Kolambkar, a nine-time MLA, was entrusted with the responsibility of administering the oath to the remaining 287 MLAs. His role as pro-tem speaker will also involve overseeing the election of the assembly speaker, scheduled for December 9, which will be followed by a crucial trust vote for the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

The trust vote is expected to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing political drama in Maharashtra, where the Fadnavis government aims to solidify its position despite the opposition's protest. The government's ability to maintain its majority will be tested, as the MVA coalition plans to contest the legitimacy of the election results and the formation of the government.

The political tension in Maharashtra has intensified with the unfolding events, as the opposition accuses the ruling party of undermining democratic processes, particularly in light of the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to challenge the process through a boycott. This latest development highlights the deep-rooted political rivalries in the state and raises important questions about the future of Maharashtra’s governance.

As the assembly session continues, all eyes will be on the speaker's election and the trust vote, which could potentially reshape the political landscape in Maharashtra. Aaditya Thackeray's vocal opposition and the MVA's actions signal a challenging road ahead for the Fadnavis-led government as it seeks to assert its control over the state.

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