All the 274 MLAs from state on Friday voted for Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Gaikwad was the first to cast his vote through the secret ballot system, the official said. Pics/Sameer Abedi

After the BJP's Lok Sabha tally in Maharashtra fell from 23 to 9, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered to resign from his post. He expressed his desire to focus on party work ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, taking full responsibility for the election results. Pics/ X