Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, marking the end of his tenure following the conclusion of the state assembly's term

Eknath Shinde could serve as Deputy Chief Minister under Devendra Fadnavis for a full five-year term without any rotation after two and a half years.

This development coincides with the conclusion of both the assembly's term and the Mahayuti government, which assumed power in June 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday urged his supporters not to gather outside his official residence, ‘Varsha’, in South Mumbai to demand his continuation as CM. This appeal comes ami

As per reports, Devendra Fadnavis is likely to return as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. Shinde, who had been negotiating to retain his position as the Chief Minister, is likely to settle for the Deputy CM role along with Pawar, The Indian Express reported.

The Governor has requested Shinde to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until a new government is sworn in.

The RSS, which played a crucial role in BJP's victory, also backs Fadnavis for the position. On the other hand, Shinde insists no pre-poll pact states that the party with the most seats should get the CM post automatically.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde are reportedly competing for the chief ministerial position in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday, 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

Union minister Ramdas Athawale suggested Eknath Shinde step down as Maharashtra CM, allowing Devendra Fadnavis to take the lead. Athawale proposed Shinde become Deputy CM or a Union minister to resolve the ongoing leadership dispute.