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7mo ago

Maharashtra's New Chief Minister Likely to Be Devendra Fadnavis

While an official announcement is pending, BJP sources indicate Fadnavis is the frontrunner, with power-sharing talks ongoing among Mahayuti alliance leaders.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with son MP Shrikant Shinde
Maharashtra's caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

Overview

  • BJP insiders suggest Devendra Fadnavis has been finalized as Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, though official confirmation is awaited.
  • The swearing-in ceremony for the Mahayuti government is scheduled for December 5 at Azad Maidan, with PM Modi expected to attend.
  • Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has expressed support for the BJP's decision but is reportedly seeking the home department or a deputy CM role for his son.
  • The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is negotiating cabinet positions and other key roles, with disagreements over the home department and speaker's post.
  • Opposition parties, including the Maha Vikas Aghadi, have raised concerns about delays in government formation and alleged irregularities in voter turnout during the elections.