A day after the state cabinet was expanded, some senior leaders from the ruling Mahayuti are upset because they have not been considered for the new council of ministers. Some skipped the day’s proceedings of the first day of the winter session in Nagpur, some attended but did not hide their displeasure.

Prominent leaders who have been dropped by their respective parties, Sudhir Mungantiwar (BJP) and Chhagan Bhujbal (NCP), attracted media attention. Bhujbal skipped the party’s programme in Nagpur on Sunday following the denial. He visited the legislature on Monday surrounded by the supporters. He said he was offered a seat in the Rajya Sabha a few days ago but he refused it because wanted the party to give it to him early this year.