Updated On: 27 February, 2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Opposition MLAs stage protest, accusing state govt of misleading Maratha community

Opposition leaders on Monday stage a protest on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan seeking reservations for the Maratha community. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
The state government tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 8,609 crore, including Rs 1,438.78 crore for the repayment of outstanding loans related to Mumbai Metro Line 3, Nagpur Metro and Pune Metro, on the opening day of the budget session on Monday. These are additional funds sought by the government over the budgetary allocation for 2023-24.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and state finance minister Ajit Pawar tabled the supplementary demands, followed by the council. The government tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 55,520.77 crore in the winter session last year.