Maharashtra CM LIVE: Caretaker CM Shinde says he had called Amit Shah and Modi to decide on who would be the next CM of the state. “I told them to decide (on who will be the CM), and assured them that I will abide by whatever decision they take," Shinde said, reported ANI

Amid the suspense over the Chief Ministerial face in Maharashtra, outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has hinted at Fadnavis's name for the post.

The name of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister is expected to be announced today. Top leaders of winning Mahayuti alliance will be in Delhi to hold a discussion with Amit Shah. Ahead of this, Shiv Se

Eknath Shinde has said his party would accept and support the decisions taken by PM Modi and Anit Shah on the CM question.

Eknath Shinde might not become deputy CM. He was the chief minister in the previous government. Shinde's aide said the position is not suitable for him. He will, however, join the cabinet. Shinde's Shiv Sena will choose another leader for the deputy CM role.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, said his father was setting an example of following the "alliance dharma" by setting aside personal ambition.

Eknath Shinde, who served as chief minister in the outgoing Maharashtra government, is unlikely to accept the post of deputy CM in the new dispensation, his close aide Sanjay Shirsat said on Thursday.

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is being billed as the top favourite for the position, with the backing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

Following Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's comments on the CM post, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that there ha

Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated that the power-sharing agreement will be finalized after a meeting with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar in Delhi. Shinde expressed his deference to the BJP's senior leadership,