Maharashtra CM live updates: Eknath Shinde to take ‘big decision’ amid suspense over power-sharing
- 48 Mins ago ‘Shiv Sena should get home portfolio,’ says party leader Shirsat
- 49 Mins ago Shows ‘internal contradictions’ within Mahayuti, says CPI leader D Raja
- 56 Mins ago In the midst of govt-formation talks, Eknath Shinde leaves for a break in Satara
- 33 Mins ago Eknath Shinde says meeting with Amit Shah ‘good and positive’
- 2 Mins ago Eknath Shinde to take ‘big decision’ amid suspense over power-sharing
Maharashtra CM live updates: Dismissing reports that Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "upset" amid speculations over the chief ministerial candidate, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant clarified that Shinde would return from his native village on Saturday, and the next cabinet would be finalised soon. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis (a frontrunner for the CM post), NCP chief Ajit Pawar, and other Mahayuti leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi on Thursday to discuss the ongoing deadlock over the chief ministerial decision....Read More
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat emphasised that the name of Maharashtra’s Chief Ministerial candidate should be announced soon and that Eknath Shinde would take a major decision within 24 hours. Addressing Shinde's visit to his native village in Satara district amid the suspense, Shirsat on Friday said, "When he (Eknath Shinde) has to make a big decision, he goes to his native village. By tomorrow evening, he (Eknath Shinde) will take a very big decision."
Shirsat also reiterated that Shinde is focused on Maharashtra politics and has no interest in taking up a position in the Union Cabinet. "Yesterday the leaders of Maharashtra met at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah... PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will decide who will be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra... The name of the Maharashtra CM should be declared by today midnight. I have the information that the oath-taking ceremony will be on December 2," Shirsat told ANI.
The Maharashtra Assembly election results, declared on November 23, saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance win a landslide majority, yet the alliance is still finalizing its Chief Ministerial choice.
The BJP emerged as the largest party in the 280-member Assembly with 132 seats, while its allies—the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, and the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar—secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
Maharashtra CM live updates: ‘Shiv Sena should get home portfolio,’ says party leader Shirsat
Maharashtra CM live updates: Amid suspense over power sharing in Maharashtra, and the chief minister's post, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government and claimed attempts were being made to sideline caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Talking to PTI, Shirsat said considering Shinde's positive image and the schemes he rolled out, he would have contributed more if he had gotten two and half years more as the CM.
"The home department should be with the party (Shiv Sena). The department is (usually) with the deputy chief minister. It would not be right if the chief minister heads the home department," said the MLA who represents the Aurangabad West assembly seat.
Maharashtra CM live updates: Shows ‘internal contradictions’ within Mahayuti, says CPI leader D Raja
Maharashtra CM live updates: As the Mahayuti has yet to announce Maharashtra's Chief Minister, CPI leader D Raja expressed concern on Friday, pointing out that while the people voted in favour of the BJP and its allies, they are unable to choose their leader.
He described this as a reflection of internal contradictions within the BJP and its allies.
Raja suggested that the situation stems from "ideological, political, or personality issues" among the Mahayuti allies, calling it a matter of concern.
Maharashtra CM live updates: In the midst of govt-formation talks, Eknath Shinde leaves for a break in Satara
Maharashtra CM live updates: Saturday will mark a week since the Mahayuti won a resounding mandate in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, but despite the clear mandate, the big question about who will be chief minister remains unanswered. Until late Friday night, there was no clarity on what the contours of the new government might look like. To complicate matters, caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde, known to be a workaholic, has left for his farmhouse in Satara. Dig deeper
Maharashtra CM live updates: Eknath Shinde says meeting with Amit Shah ‘good and positive’
Maharashtra CM live updates: After meeting with Shah and Nadda, Eknath Shinde said that the meeting was "good and positive", adding that another meeting will be conducted, which is expected to yield a decision for the Chief Minister face.
"The meeting was good and positive. This was the first meeting. We had a discussion with Amit Shah and JP Nadda...There will be another meeting of the Mahayuti. In this meeting, a decision will be taken about who will be the Chief Minister. The meeting will be held in Mumbai," he said.
Maharashtra CM live updates: Eknath Shinde to take ‘big decision’ amid suspense over power-sharing
Maharashtra CM live updates: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat stated that the name of Maharashtra's Chief Ministerial candidate should be revealed soon, adding that caretaker CM Eknath Shinde is expected to make a ‘big decision’ within the next 24 hours.
Shirsat also emphasized that Eknath Shinde has no plans to accept a position in the Union Cabinet, as his focus remains on Maharashtra politics.
