Opposition parties staged a protest on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan complex in Mumbai on Tuesday over the delay in appointing the leader of the opposition in the legislative assembly, reported news agency PTI.

Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that the extended vacancy is against the legislative traditions and democratic norms. The post of the LoP in the assembly has been lying vacant since November 2024 when elections were held.

The protest coincided with Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai's visit to the legislature complex.