The answer to the most asked question - who will be the next CM of Maharashtra - is expected today with the crucial legislature party meet of the BJP slated to take place to elect its leader, who is expected take over as the next chief minister of the state.

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met outgoing Shiv Sena boss Eknath Shinde in Mumbai Tuesday evening, amid continuing suspense, and an absorbing tug-of-war, over the identity of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Devendra Fadnavis has been approved as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, with a legislature party meeting scheduled soon.

Fadnavis, the frontrunner for the coveted CM post, reached Eknath Shinde's official house to discuss the power-sharing formula.

The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held either on December 2 or 3, a senior BJP leader claimed.

BJP plans to announce Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's new Chief Minister soon. As political negotiations continue, Shinde Sena demands Deputy CM and Home Ministry positions. The final decision rests with Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.