The Joint Select Committee discussing the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill has received a "record" 12,000 objections and suggestions so far, its member and senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil said.
The bill aims to prevent unlawful activities of individuals and organisations, with a focus on Naxalism.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reintroduced the bill in the last winter session of the legislature in Nagpur, after which it was referred to the Joint Select Committee headed by state revenue minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

The opposition's stand is that such a bill is not required, asserted Patil.
"More than 12,000 objections and suggestions have been received (by the committee), which is a record. We have suggested that the government shouldn't generalise, and it must be specific on the terms and objectives of the bill. The definition of a Naxalite and Naxalite activity should be clear," the NCP (SP) leader said.
He added that the bill shouldn't harm individuals and organisations who want to take out a morcha or organise protests to voice their opinions on certain issues.