Maharashtra government formation: Addressing a press conference soon after meeting the governor, Eknath Shinde said Devendra Fadnavis recommended his name two and a half years ago and today he has supported him.
It was decided that BJP would keep Home and Revenue portfolios, while Urban Affairs portfolio would be given to Shinde’s Sena and Finance to Ajit Pawar. Nearly 21 to 22 portfolios will be handled by BJP, 12 portfolios will go to Shiv Sena and 9 to 10 portfolios will be given to NCP, reports said.
Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third time.
Maharashtra: These leaders met the Governor to stake a claim to form government in the state. Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing in as the chief minister for a third time.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is all set to take charge as Maharashtra Chief Minister for a third term after a consensus was reached at a crucial BJP meeting on Wednesday, ending days of suspense after the Mahayuti alliance stormed back to power in India's financial capital.
Former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is being seen as the frontrunner for the top post in the new BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP Mahayuti government.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, the frontrunner for the top post in the new BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government, visited Eknath Shinde's official residence `Varsha' in Mumbai on Tuesday. With this meeting, it is said that the deadlock over power-share in the Mahayuti government is resolved.
Maharashtra govt formation: Devendra Fadnavis, who is the front runner for the CM post, called on Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde at a time when it is reported that he is hellbent on the Home Ministry which, the BJP wants to keep with itself
The swearing-in of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai. The suspense over who will be Maharashtra’s new chief minister will end on December 4.
The role of outgoing CM Eknath Shinde in the new government is not yet clear. Shinde has cancelled all his meetings citing health reasons, while his son Shrikant Shinde has described reports about his joining as Deputy CM as 'baseless'.
Eknath Shinde, who is the caretaker chief minister, has already made it clear that he is not in the race of chief minister's post. However, there are reports that he is lobbying for creamy cabinet berth in Devendra Fadnavis government.
Eknath Shinde, who is the caretaker chief minister, has already made it clear that he will not come in the way of BJP getting the chief minister's post, but his party insisted on the Home Ministry post in the next Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.
Shrikant Shinde said the swearing-in ceremony of the Maha-Yuti government has been delayed, which has led to a surge in discussions and rumours.
Earlier on Sunday, acting CM Shinde said that he is not upset and extended his unconditional support to the BJP. He said that the name of the new chief minister would be announced on Monday.
More than a week after the Mahayuti clinched a massive victory in Maharashtra polls with the BJP emerging as the single largest party with 132 seats, the new government is yet to be sworn in.
Eknath Shinde's statement comes amid reports that he is upset after his ally BJP reportedly denied him the Home Ministry. On Saturday, his party, Shiv Sena, made an official demand for the Home Ministry in the new Cabinet.
RM Patre, Shinde's family doctor, told media, "He is doing fine now. He has been experiencing fever, body pain, throat infection, and cold for the past two days. We have administered antibiotics. A team of three to four doctors is attending to him."
The development comes hours after Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena made an official demand seeking a Home Ministry for the party in the new Cabinet. Despite massive victory in Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti is yet to form a government in the state.
After days of speculations, Shiv Sena has finally demanded the Home Ministery portfolio. The govt formation is delayed in Maharashtra as all three parties are having discussions around the shape of the new cabinet.
Eknath Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will “fully support” the BJP leadership’s decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle.
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