The Mahayuti alliance saw internal discord emerge as Shiv Sena MLA blamed the inclusion of NCP for reduced seats in its quota while NCP advised Patil to refrain from provocative remarks.

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was down with fever and cold in his native village amid suspense over his successor's name, is recovering and will return to Mumbai on Sunday evening,

The Shiv Sena leader headed to his native village Dare in Satara district on Friday (November 29) amid speculation that he was not happy with the way the new state government was shaping up.

Amid suspense over Maharashtra's Chief Ministerial face, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde returned to Mumbai after recuperating in Satara. He reiterated his unconditional support for the decision by Prime Minister Modi,

Suspense continues in Maharashtra as Mahayuti alliance is yet to name the state’s Chief minister. In spite of late-night deliberations in New Delhi on Thursday, the much-awaited announcement is yet to come. The leaders have said the decision is likely after a follow-up meeting in Mumbai.

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde is not upset, and he left for in Satara district because he was down with fever and cold.

Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party—was called off earlier on Friday following Shinde's departure to his village

Mahayuti leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar met Amit Shah and JP Nadda in Delhi amid deadlock over CM face.