Maharashtra CM Post Race LIVE: Amid Suspense, Key BJP Meet Tomorrow Over Govt Formation, Says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra CM Post Race LIVE: The uncertainty surrounding the selection of Shinde's successor remains, as coalition leaders have yet to reach a consensus on the candidate.

Maharashtra CM Post Race LIVE: Discussions On Govt Formation With BJP Top Brass Tomorrow, Says Ajit Pawar

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: Former Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar says, "All three of us (Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar) are coming to Delhi tomorrow. Further discussions will be held there. Discussions on the formation of the Government with a CM and two Deputy CMs will be held."

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: Former Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar says, "All three of us (Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar) are coming to Delhi tomorrow. Further discussions will be held there. Discussions on the formation of the Government with a… pic.twitter.com/5l9LzMWlWl

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024

Maharashtra CM Post Race LIVE: There Was No Difference Of Opinion In Mahayuti, Says Fadnavis

"In our Mahayuti, there was never a difference of opinions towards one another. We have always made decisions by sitting together and we have said before elections that we will take the decision (regarding CM's post) collectively after the elections. A few people have doubts which Eknath Shinde ji has clarified today. Soon we will meet our leaders and will take the decision." says BJP leader and former Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's statement - "Whatever decision is made by the senior leaders of the BJP regarding the CM post, their candidate will be fully supported by Shiv Sena"

#WATCH | Nagpur | "In our Mahayuti, there was never a difference of opinions towards one another. We have always made decisions by sitting together and we have said before elections that we will take the decision (regarding CM's post) collectively after the elections. A few… pic.twitter.com/HH7DNo3l77

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2024

Maharashtra CM Post Race LIVE: Shiv Sena MPs Meet Amit Shah

Amid the suspense over the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) MPs met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday. This comes a day after Shinde resigned as the Chief Minister, paving the way for the appointment of a new government amid haggling by his Shiv Sena faction for continuity and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pressing for its candidate for the top post.

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: Shiv Sena Chief Speaks On Mahayuti's Landslide Victory

"The landslide victory that Mahayuti has got, I thank everyone for that, our 'ladli bahinas', ladle brothers, ladle farmers... The opportunity to work for 2.5 years as CM, the dream of Balasaheb Thackeray to make a Shiv Sainik the CM... that dream was fulfilled by PM Modi and Amit Shah. They stood behind me like a rock, I am proud of that," says Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: Shiv Sena Chief Responds To Reports That He Was Asked Not To Continue As CM

I am not disappointed, we fight, we don’t cry: Eknath Shinde responds to reports that he was asked not to continue as Maharashtra CM.

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: Worked As CM For Welfare Of People, Says Shinde

I worked as CM not to become popular but for welfare of people of Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde in Thane.

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: What Did Shinde Tell PM Modi, Shah?

I called PM Modi, Amit Shah and told them to decide (on next CM), and assured them that I will abide by that decision: Eknath Shinde.

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: No Speed Breaker From Our Side, Says Shiv Sena Chief

Shiv Sena will fully support BJP’s decision to name the next Maharashtra CM, there is no speed breaker from our side: Eknath Shinde.

Eknath Shinde Press Conference LIVE: As the suspense over the face of Maharashtra Chief Minister continues, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde addressed a press conference a press conference in Thane on Wednesday. While addressing reporters, Shinde said that he did not come as a CM but as a common man and he is just a common man. He further stated that he does not need any protocol.

The Maharashtra Caretaker CM said that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi and assured him that he will he will not create hurdles in formation of government in the state. This comes a day after Shinde resigned as the Chief Minister, paving the way for the appointment of a new government amid haggling by his Shiv Sena faction for continuity and the BJP pressing for its candidate for the top post.

The uncertainty surrounding the selection of Shinde's successor remains, as coalition leaders have yet to reach a consensus on the candidate. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde met Governor C P Radhakrishnan earlier in the day to officially submit his resignation.

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said that the next Maharashtra Chief Minister should be from Shiv Sena. Speaking to ANI, Shirsat said, "We want the CM to be from Shiv Sena. We fought the election under the leadership of CM Eknath Shinde, and I believe that the top leaders will also bless him. You will be able to see the new government in Maharashtra maximum by December 2. The swearing-in ceremony will be organized on a grand scale, and I think it will be likely held at the Wankhede stadium."

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. The ruling Mahayuti coalition secured a thumping victory in the recent assembly elections, where it secured a commanding 230 out of 288 seats. The BJP on its own walked away with 132 seats followed by Shiv Sena Shinde faction with 57 and Ajit Pawar led NCP with 41 seats.