Mumbai, March 3 -- The budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature commenced on Monday, with the Governor addressing the joint session of both houses at Vidhan Bhavan. The session is expected to focus on key issues, including the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute, investments, and welfare schemes.

In his address, the Governor reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute and stated that expert advocates have been appointed to represent Maharashtra in the Supreme Court. He also emphasized the state's focus on the welfare of Marathi-speaking people in the border areas through various educational and healthcare schemes.

Highlighting Maharashtra's position as a leading industrial state, th...