The imminent verdict on Shiv Sena disqualification plea by Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar is extremely important since it will have a significant impact on Maharashtra's political landscape. The 18-month delay heightened the suspense and anxiety around this decision. Pics/ Agencies & Sameer Abdedi

The residence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke in Maharashtra's Beed district was reportedly set on fire and stones were hurled at it on Monday amid fresh violence over the demand for Maratha quota, the police said. Pics/PTI