Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name.

Ramdas Athawale said the Maharashtra dispute should end soon as BJP's high command has decided that Devendra Fadnavis should be made the CM but Eknath Shinde is unhappy and his displeasure needs to be removed.

Fadnavis met with BJP leaders Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda on Monday; Mahayuti leaders reach Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form next govt. Shinde asks supporters not to visit Varsha

Mumbai: Suspense continues to loom over who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister on Tuesday, three days after the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti emerged victorious in the assembly elections, shattering the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream to wrest power.

Devendra Fadnavis, a senior BJP leader, arrives in Delhi following the BJP-led coalition's victory in Maharashtra's assembly elections. Fadnavis is viewed as a leading candidate for the chief minister's role.

Shiv Sena MPs have sought time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting to pitch for Eknath Shinde's name for Maharashtra CM post.

From starting his career as a humble corporator to becoming Maharashtra's youngest mayor and its first BJP chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis' political journey has been proof of persistence and acumen.

Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state.

The political scene in Maharashtra is evolving as BJP leads with 132 seats, vying for alliances against Shiv Sena's ambitions and NCP's potential influence. The dynamics among these parties could reshape governance.

According to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is set to become the Chief Minister of the state for the third time. A source within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh confirmed to the news outlet that a power-sharing formula between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has been finalised.

The BJP's top leadership has reportedly approved Fadnavis' candidature, which has also received backing from alliance partners, Shiv Sena and NCP