BJP legislator Rahul Narwekar was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday, marking his second consecutive term.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Narwekar on his re-election and expressed gratitude to the Opposition for their support.

Narwekar, who represents the Colaba constituency, was first elected to the state Assembly as a BJP candidate in the 2019 elections. He was appointed Speaker in July 2022 after Eknath Shinde became Chief Minister, following the collapse of the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

Fadnavis highlighted that only four Speakers before Narwekar have held the post for a second consecutive term.

He praised Narwekar’s decisions during his previous tenure, particularly those related to the Shiv Sena and NCP split, noting that these judgments would serve as precedents in the future.

Fadnavis also emphasized the importance of the Speaker’s role in ensuring fairness, particularly for first-time elected members, and expressed confidence in Narwekar’s ability to deliver justice to all.