Mumbai Confidential: Hierarchy rules

A YOUNG MLA from the opposition, named by the party to participate in the debate on last week’s motion on Friday, was dumbstruck after a senior leader threatened to walk out of the legislative campus if he is not given the chance to open the debate for his party. The young MLA backtracked and chose not to confront his senior colleague. Living up to his reputation till now, the former minister from Marathwada went mild on the ruling side, much to the frustration of young MLA who did not get time to speak.

Far from lying low

A LEADER who went against the advice given to him that he should lie low for some time after a controversy, has been subjected to trolling on social media. The leader tried to continue his social media activity as if nothing had happened. Every time he posted something on his Twitter account, several comments reminding him about the controversy were posted in response.

Fittest minister

BJP’s CABINET minister Girish Mahajan was taken by surprise when Deputy CM Ajit Pawar complimented him for his fitness. While addressing a health camp, Pawar pronounced, “In our cabinet, Girish Mahajan is the fittest minister. He has crossed 60 (Mahajan is 63 years) but doesn’t look. He was the first person who alone trekked the difficult Irshalwadi landslide in Raigad. Mahajan was amused with the praises coming his way. In BJP, Mahajan is perceived as Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s close confidante. And often is tasked with firefighting, knowing his cool temperament, friendliness and fitness. Well, Mahajan’s fitness secret is his routine jogging for 10 km.