Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says “no formula” was discussed for choosing the CM, Shiv Sena leaders push for Eknath Shinde to continue; Sena (UBT) reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to quit politics; Nana Patole claims pre-poll trends favoured MVA.

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Devendra Fadnavis, a senior BJP leader, arrives in Delhi following the BJP-led coalition's victory in Maharashtra's assembly elections. Fadnavis is viewed as a leading candidate for the chief minister's role.

The formation of a new government in Maharashtra, which appeared likely immediately after the BJP-led coalition won a thumping majority in the assembly elections, is delayed due to Shiv Sena’s insistence that Eknath Shinde continue as the chief minister.

Mumbai: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has made it clear to the BJP's central leadership that Devendra Fadnavis has to be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. It has left it to Fadnavis to politically accommodate incumbent chief minister Eknath Shinde in whichever way he wants.

The BJP is considering reinstating Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister of Maharashtra following their significant election victory. Although Eknath Sh

Shiv Sena and NCP could get 12 and 10 ministerial berths, respectively, with some key portfolios thrown in, sources say; BJP top leadership to meet Mahayuti leadership trio in Delhi in the evening.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says “no formula” was discussed for choosing the CM, Shiv Sena leaders push for Eknath Shinde to continue; Sena (UBT) reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to quit politics; Nana Patole claims pre-poll trends favoured MVA.

The BJP is set to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's next CM, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputies, reports said. This follows a significant win by the Mahayuti alliance, which gained 235 of 288 assembly seats,