Maharashtra New CM Live: Fadnavis ‘Almost Finalised’ As Chief Minister, Swearing-In Likely On Nov 29

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Fadnavis Almost Finalised As CM Face, Swearing-In Likely On Nov 29 Or Dec 1

BJP leaders have almost finalised Devendra Fadnavis as the next CM of Maharashtra, sources told CNN-News18. Further discussions are yet to be held with central leadership, following which an official announcement will be made. The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on November 29 or December 1.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Eknath Shinde Offered Deputy CM Or Union Cabinet Role, Say Sources

BJP sources told CNN-News18 that Eknath Shinde was offered the position of deputy Chief Minister or a role in the Union Cabinet. Shinde asked for a berth in the Home or Urban Development ministries, which were denied. Instead, he has been asked to choose between the ministries of Power, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, Revenue and Central Public Works Department.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Shinde Sena MPs Meet Amit Shah

Elected MPs of Shiv Sena met Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of government formation in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Bawankule Says Eknath Shinde Took Forward Balasaheb’s Legacy

BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule said Eknath Shinde carried forward Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy and worked hard in tandem with all parties to make historic decisions for the development of Maharashtra. He said Eknath Shinde’s work has strengthened the Mahayuti and the BJP’s double-engine government.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘We Thank Eknath Shinde’, Says BJP’s Chandrashekhar Bawankule

BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule thanked Eknath Shinde after the latter extended full support to NDA for government formation and said PM Modi’s word on the next CM would be final. He also refuted rumours that Shinde was unhappy about being passed over for the post amid rumours that Devendra Fadnavis would be re-appointed in the position.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘I Will Support NDA, Won’t Impede Govt Formation, Says Shinde

Eknath Shinde said his party would not be an hurdle in the government formation in Maharashtra and offered his support to the NDA. “I will support NDA and the decision of the PM would be final,” he said on the CM face. His statements appeared to clear the way for Fadnavis to become the CM.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘Shiv Sena Will Accept BJP High Command’s Decision’, Eknath Shinde on Next CM

Eknath Shinde pledged that he and the Shiv Sena will fully support the decision taken by the BJP high command on the next Maharashtra CM. He said there would be no dispute on the decision and it wouldn’t act as a speedbreaker in the ruling alliance. “We are fully committed to the decision of the BJP’s top leadership,” he added.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Shinde Says PM Modi’s Decision On CM Pick Will Be Final

Eknath Shinde said he told PM Narendra Modi to decide the next Prime Minister of Maharashtra, saying, “I would accept the decision” taken by the Prime Minister and Amit Shah. Shinde further said he told Shah and PM Modi that he would never become an obstruction in the process.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘Not Angry, Here To Work’, Says Shinde

Eknath Shinde denied any kind of animosities over the ongoing speculation of Maharashtra’s next CM and said he was committed to working for the people in any position he is given. He thanked people for the overwhelming mandate and credited the BJP leadership for standing like a rock behind him.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Eknath Shinde ‘Satisfied With Work Done In 2.5 Years’

Former Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also expressed satisfaction with the work done in the last 2.5 years and said he would continue to work hard for the benefit of the people in any position he is given. He said the Mahayuti received a historic mandate and that it should work really hard.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: Eknath Shinde Thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah

Eknath Shinde also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their support towards his government. He said the state worked well because it was well-aligned with the Centre which enabled it to take “historic” decisions.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘Everyone In BJP Wants Fadnavis As CM’, Says BJP Maharashtra

The BJP Maharashtra in a press note said everyone in the party wants to see Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister, while adding that the workers of the allied parties in the Mahayuti want their leaders to be the Chief Minister.

“The leaders of all the three parties will sit together and decide. A BJP worker never gets upset with the decision taken by the central leadership. Their decision is final. Party leaders make the right decision. The Chief Minister of Mahayuti will take oath soon,” said the party in a statement.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘Never Thought I Would Be CM’, Says Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde further underscored that he never thought he would become the chief minister of Maharashtra and worked as a common man for the benefit of the state. He said he worked, lived and believed himself as a Common Man for the development of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra New CM and Government Formation LIVE: ‘This Is People’s Victory’, Says Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde addressed the media on Wednesday, thanking the people for Mahayuti’s landslide victory in Maharashtra. He said the alliance worked hard and it’s victory is the result of the confidence people placed on the ruling government.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar May Fly To Delhi Tomorrow

Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar together may fly to Delhi tomorrow. They may discuss CM post and Cabinet share and berths with top BJP brass.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Shinde Camp MPs To Meet Amit Shah Today

MPs belonging to Shinde camp are set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Top BJP Sources Say Shinde Camp Has Right To Present Its Stand

Amid the ongoing sources, top BJP sources said the Shinde camp has the right to present its stand.

However, it is important to note that there is no clarity on who will become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘Irrespective Of Numbers Shinde Will Be Made The CM,’ Say Sources

Sources said that the Shinde camp was given an assurance of sorts saying irrespective of the numbers he’ll be made CM.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge,’ Says BJP’s Sudhir Mungantiwar

BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar responded on the ongoing reports of internal rift over the CM face in Maharashtra and said everything is fine. We are not in the haste. “Sholay movie had two friends, we are three friends. Ye dosti hum nahi todenge…” he said.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Eknath Shinde To Address Press Conference Shortly

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘If They Decide CM Post For Me, I’ll Take It,’ Says Fadnavis

“If they decide the Chief Ministerial post for me, I will take over that duty. Once, the decision for Chief Minister is made, we will decide on other ministerial posts keeping in mind the wishes of the alliance members,” said Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘We’re Not Like Uddhav,’ Says Shiv sena MP

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has said his camp would accept Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister of Maharashtra if the same is decided by Mahayuti. He also claimed Eknath Shinde was not upset over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s choice for Fadnavis.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat Says ‘We Want CM To Be From Shiv Sena’

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said that the party want the Chief Minister to be from Shiv Sena. “We fought the election under the leadership of CM Eknath Shinde and I believe that top leaders will also bless him. You will be able to see the new government in Maharashtra maximum by December 2,” he said.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Bhupendra Yadav & Ashwini Vaishnaaw To Go To Mumbai, Will Talk To Mahayuti Allies

Bhupendra Yadav and Ashwini Vaishnaaw will go to Mumbai and talk to Mahayuti allies about government formation.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: NCP leader Praful Patel Meets Amit Shah

NCP leader Praful Patel on Wednesday met Union Home Minister and Senior BJP Leader Amit Shah in Delhi and congratulated him on the historic Mahayuti victory in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Fadnavis To Visit Sambhajinagar Today

Devendra Fadnavis will visit Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar today. He will then attend a private function in Nagpur.

He will return to Mumbai by 8 pm.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘It Is Up To BJP To Decide,’ Says RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha

BJP is the biggest party in the alliance in Maharashtra, so it has to be taken by the BJP. It is up to the BJP to decide, said RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha as suspense continues over CM post.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Shinde Sena Drives Hard Bargain On CM Post; ‘Eknath Hai Toh Safe Hai’

In an X post, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande wrote “Ek’Nath’ hain to safe hain”. 

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Eknath Shinde Demands Home Ministry, Say Sources

Amid the suspense over the next chief minister of Maharashtra, sources have told CNN-News18 that Eknath Shinde has demanded the Home Ministry department of the state, if he is not made the chief minister.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: ‘EVMs Are A Fraud In Our Country,’ Says Sanjay Raut

Attacking BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that EVMs are a fraud in this country and if there are no EVMs, BJP will not get even 25 seats in the whole country.

“We do not accept the way the results of Maharashtra and Haryana have come. Conduct the elections on ballot papers and whatever the results, we will accept it,” he added.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari Attacks BJP, Says ‘It Breaks Parties’

Responding over the ongoing suspense regarding the CM post, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, “…Everywhere they (BJP) break families, break parties, ruin them. The same thing is happening in Maharashtra. They used Eknath Shinde ji to the fullest and now he will not become the Chief Minister…”

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: What Has Happened So Far?

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance clinched a landslide victory in Maharashtra Assembly elections and returned to power. The Mahayuti comfortably crossed the magic number on November 23 with BJP winning over 131 seats, and the Shiv Sena and NCP winning 57 and 41 seats, respectively.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday, paving the way for appointing a new government.

Shinde, accompanied by Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, the two deputy chief ministers in the previous government, met with Governor CP Radhakrishnan, who asked the Shiv Sena leader to remain in a caretaker capacity until a new Chief Minister is sworn in.

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Fadnavis Took Four Steps Back Last Time, Now It’s Shinde’s Turn, Says Athawale

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally and Union minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) president Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday came out in support of Devendra Fadnavis to be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. READ MORE

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE: Eknath Shinde Resigns As CM

Eknath Shinde submitted his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. He will now work as the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra till the new leader for the post is sworn in.