After assembly, bill to counter Left-wing extremism in Maharashtra gets council nod

Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Friday passed a bill which seeks to curb unlawful activities of Left-wing extremist outfits amid walkout by the opposition.

The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill was tabled in the upper house by Yogesh Kadam, Minister of State for Home (Urban).

The bill was passed by the assembly on Thursday.

The passage of the bill in both houses of the state legislature paves the way for it to become a law after the Governor's assent. PTI PR RSY