Union minister Ramdas Athawale supports Devendra Fadnavis for Maharashtra's Chief Minister role but will abide by BJP's decision, including if Eknath Shinde is chosen. Athawale's RPI (A) respects BJP high command's decisions amid recent electoral success,

Union Minister and RPI-Athawale President, Ramdas Athawale, expressed his views on the ongoing political Situation in Maharashtra. Athawale stated that the issue should be resolved soon, with BJP's high command deciding to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister.

A day earlier, Athawale had suggested that Shinde could become the deputy chief minister or shift to the Centre and join the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

With Eknath Shinde clarifying that he would accept any decision of the BJP leadership on the next Maharshtra Chief Minister, the decks appear to have been cleared for the elevation of Devendra Fadnavis to the top post.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced the Shiv Sena would support the decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next Maharashtra CM,

BJP insiders believe prime portfolios are non-negotiable since the party has secured a massive mandate in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

As the BJP contemplates its next chief minister for Maharashtra, the spotlight is on Devendra Fadnavis. Despite Eknath Shinde's recent tenure, the BJP's election success may tip the scales in favour of Fadnavis.

Union minister and RPI (A) leader Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday voiced support for Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister of Maharashtra but stressed that he would abide by the BJP "high command'