Business "Maharashtra MPs Take Oath in Unique Languages, Prove Unity Amidst Political Differences" The oath-taking ceremony of the 18th Lok Sabha has been ongoing in the first session of the Lower House of Parliament. Prominent figures from Maharashtra, including Narayan Rane, Supriya Sule, Arvind Sawant, and Shrikant Shinde, took their oaths in various languages, showcasing the diversity and unity in the state. Most of the MPs took their oaths in Marathi, while some opted for English and Hindi. This display of linguistic harmony amidst political differences highlights the importance of unity in a diverse democracy like India.
Sanjay Raut reiterated that there would be no compromise on the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat and expressed disapproval of Milind Deora's recent comments about the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) claiming the seat. Arvind Sawant, now with the Thackeray faction, had defeated Deora in the 2014 and 2019 general elections while Raut commented on Deora's departure from Congress, noting the changing trends in the state's political landscape.