(left to right) Deputy Chief Ministers (CMs) Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Minister Atul Save ahead of the proceedings on Day 1. Pawar, who is also the state`s finance minister, placed the supplementary demands before the Lower House on the first day of the winter session 

CM Fadnavis arrives at the legislature in Nagpur. With the latest proposals, the total supplementary demands placed by the current government stand at Rs 1,73,019 crore. The government has allocated Rs 15,648 crore for compensation and financial assistance to rain and flood-affected farmers, and Rs 9,250 crore for electricity tariff subsidies for agriculture pumps, power loom and handloom units

Narwekar being felicitated by Shinde. CM Fadnavis and Minister Ashish Shelar were also present along with the deputy CM. The state has allocated Rs 6,103 crore for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a scheme started under Shinde`s regime. Under the scheme, eligible women beneficiaries receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 

On Sunday, December 7, the government held a customary tea party, which was boycotted by the opposition over the regime`s failure to appoint leaders of opposition in both the Houses

Speaking to media, CM Fadnavis had said, "The duration of the session is of a week since the model code of conduct is in place for local body polls. Despite the short duration, we plan to do maximum business. The government is preparing to introduce 18 bills during the Winter session. Some are minor, but we will attempt to prioritise issues related to Vidarbha and Marathwada"