<h1>Congress Reshuffles Leadership: New Deputy Leader, Chief Whip Appointed for Maharashtra Assembly Ahead of Budget Session</h1> The Congress party has appointed a four-time MLA as the deputy leader in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. Another member has been named the chief whip, while additional appointments include a secretary and two whips for the assembly group. The party, currently holding 16 legislative seats, has also designated a group leader and chief whip for the state legislative council, which comprises eight members. These changes come ahead of the three-week budget session starting March 3.