BJP MLC Ram Shinde filed his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson, accompanied by CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Eknath Shinde's absence signals a setback for Shiv Sena, which sought the post for Neelam Gorhe. Shinde's likely unopposed victory gives BJP control of both legislative houses.
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