Mumbai, 10 July

(HS): The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, which was introduced

during the winter session of the State Legislature, 2024, was passed by a

majority voice vote. The law aims at curbing left-wing extremist organisations

in the state.

Chief Minister

Devendra Fadnavis introduced the bill in the Assembly, and said that the bill

is necessary to contain Maoism in the state. Earlier four districts in the

state were affected, now their activities have been restricted to only two

talukas.

The Communist

Party of India opposed the bill and it was put to vote. The bill was passed

through voice vote.

Fadnavis assured

the House that the law will not be misused against any individual or

organisation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar