Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda to discuss the modalities of the formation of the next government in Mahrashtra. Fadnavis is considered as the front runner for the post of the chief minister, succeeding incumbent Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena.

Ramdas Athawale said the Maharashtra dispute should end soon as BJP's high command has decided that Devendra Fadnavis should be made the CM but Eknath Shinde is unhappy and his displeasure needs to be removed.

The swearing-in of Maharashtra's new government faces a delay due to a leadership tussle within the ruling Mahayuti coalition over the Chief Minister's post.

Maharashtra CM suspense: The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won a landslide victory in the elections bagging 235 seats in the 288-member assembly in Maharashtra. However, a power struggle over the Chief Minister's position among the alliance partners has overshadowed the post-poll celebrations.

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.

After the attack on the survey team in Sambhal and the subsequent violence against the police, an FIR has been filed against SP leaders Ziaur Rahman Barq and Nawab Suhail Iqbal for allegedly inciting violence during clashes, which resulted in four deaths and 21 injuries.

The suspense over Maharashtra's Chief Minister post continues as Shiv Sena backs Eknath Shinde, while BJP and NCP leaders push for Devendra Fadnavis, with crucial talks set in Delhi.

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said leaders of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the BJP leadership will decide who will be the next Chief Minister of the state.

According to sources, Devendra Fadnavis may become Maharashtra's CM, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar likely to be appointed as Deputy CMs, under the old one CM, two DCMs formula.

The Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP has pledged support to Fadnavis for the Maharashtra CM position, intensifying the leadership debate within the Mahayuti alliance. Meanwhile, the Shinde camp insists on retaining Eknath Shinde as CM, citing his popularity and key initiatives ahead of upcoming polls.

The suspense over Maharashtra's Chief Minister post continues as Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis vie for leadership, with discussions ongoing between key political leaders.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: The main fight was between the Mahayuti comprising BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of the Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT).

The ruling Mahayuti has won a massive victory defying anti-incumbency in Maharashtra. As of now, the BJP-led coalition is winning/leading on 236 seats while MVA is at 48.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: During the press conference, Ajit Pawar said the people of Maharashtra have supported the Mahayuti because of the development in the state.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: Pravin Darekar said that as part of the alliance, the party that secures the most seats will be entitled to the post of Chief Minister.

As per the initial results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 128 seats, driving the charge in Maharashtra. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena (SHS) follows closely with 55 seats. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, is leading in 35 seats.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: The counting of votes in the Maharashtra assembly elections began at 8 am Saturday, with all eyes on the outcome of the battle between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

How did Mahayuti turn the tables to register its landslide victory? According to poll pundits, there are various factors which may have worked in favour of the ruling alliance. From Ladki Bahin yojana, to paying attention to vidharba reason to slogans like kategenge to batenge has reaped fruits

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appears set to retain power in Maharashtra, with the BJP performing strongly on its own. In this context, speculation is rife regarding the Chief Minister's position.

Assembly Election Results 2024: Jharkhand and Maharashtra went to polls between November 13 and November 20. Maharashtra has 288 Assembly seats while Jharkhand Assembly has the strength of 81 constituencies.