Leaders from the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti and the Opposition MVA gathered at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai to file nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

The Budget Session of the Maharashtra Legislature commenced on Monday and will go on till March 25. It will be the first in the state`s history without a leader of opposition (LoP) in both the assembly and the council. Here are glimpses from the Vidhan Bhavan ahead of the governor`s address to both the Houses on Day 1. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI