Mumbai, March 3 -- The budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature commenced here on Monday, with Governor C P Radhakrishnan in his address to the joint session of both houses focusing on key issues, including the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute, investments and welfare schemes.

In his address, the Governor reaffirmed the state government's commitment to resolving the Maharashtra-Karnataka border row, stating that expert advocates have been appointed to represent Maharashtra in the Supreme Court.

He also emphasised 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, the Governor noted ...