After the chief minister of the keeper of the Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has hinted at his claim of his post, all the eyes are now on whom will occupy the post. Shiv Sena said on Wednesday, November 27, that he would not be a “obstacle” to the formation of the government.
Its announcement is considered to be the end of the dead end on the chief minister of the Maharashtra after four days after the Mahayuti cut the house with 230 of the 288 seats in the polls of the Assembly of Maharashtra. From this, the Bharatiya Janata (BJP) party obtained 132 seats, while its allies – Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) – obtained 57 and 41 seats respectively.
The indication of Shinde that he is out of the race has opened the way to a BJP leader to become the next Maharashtra CM, with Devendra Fadnavis considered to be the favorite.
Let’s take a closer look.
What Eknath Shinde said
Shinde said his Shiv Sena would support the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Minister of the Interior of the Union, Amit Shah, during the next Maharashtra CM.
Addressing a press conference at his residence in Thane on Wednesday, goalkeeper CM said: “I spoke to the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Interior and I declared that there would be no ‘Obstacle on our side in the formation of the government. Modification ji is the head of the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) and I said that whatever their decision and who whatever their CM candidate, the Shiv Sena will fully support it. »»
His remarks are involved in the midst of the leaders of Shiv Sena who push the return of Shinde as a chief minister of Maharashtra, some even citing the “Bihar model”.
Shinde Rubbished reports that he was not satisfied not to have been invited to abandon his complaint compared to the position. “I am not disappointed. We are fighting and don’t cry, “he said.
#WATCH | Thane: The goalkeeper Maharashtra CM and the chief of Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde, says: “In the last 2 to 4 days, you must have seen rumors that someone is upset. We are not people who have been upset … I spoke with the PM yesterday and told him yesterday that there is no obstruction of our end … pic.twitter.com/ivflgd5wqi
– Ani (@ani) November 27, 2024
His comments indicate that he bowed from the Maharashtra CM breed, which erases the decks so that the leaders of the BJP choose any candidate of his choice.
Responding to the announcement of Shinde, Fadnavis said that the best brass in the BJP would call on the face CM.
“After Eknath Shinde jiThe press conference, there is no doubt in the minds of anyone. A decision on the formation of the government will be taken by the central management after the deliberation due to the heads of state of the three parties. Just as we decided before the elections, all decisions are made amicably, “he told Nagpur.
Video | “There is no difference in opinion between Mahayuti’s partners. Soon sit together and make a … pic.twitter.com/kzm6vfoine
– Press Trust of India (@pti_news) November 27, 2024
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule “thanked” Shinde for saying that he would respect the decision of the management of the BJP.
“I would like to thank SHINDE. He… clearly indicated his position on the post of the chief minister. He took an important position. I am proud of him, ”he was quoted PTI.
Shinde, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar of NCP will meet the Minister of the Interior of the Union on Thursday in Delhi to discuss the power sharing agreement between the three Mahayuti parties.
Who will get what?
The BJP is likely to keep the cm post, while the formula of two deputies could continue – one from NCP and the other of Shiv Sena.
Shinde, who publicly hinted at abandoning his claim to the Maharashtra CM Post, would only have done so after having obtained “plum wallets” for his party, noted Indian Express. Sources have told the newspaper that Shinde could even have set up an additional place in the cabinet of the Union for Shiv Sena.
The Maharashtra has 43 cupboards. About Hindustan time (HT)The BJP is likely to keep 22 places, including the CM Post, while the SHIV SENA could obtain 12 wallets and the NCP nine.
Shiv Sena could obtain three key ministries – Urban development, Department of Public Works (PWD) and Water Resources – in the Cabinet of Maharashtra, NDTV According to sources.
Fadnavis, which is projected as the next CM, is likely to keep home service. The NCP could get the financial portfolio.
“The house, finance, UDD (urban development service) and income is considered the three most critical departments. Among these, two will go to the BJP and each to the two allies. Fadnavis likes home portfolio as a police force, which is part of the original service, is directly linked to the image of the government, “said a senior BJP official Ht.
When is the Maharashtra CM oathing ceremony?
The New Maharashtra CM swear ceremony could take place on November 30 or December 1, Ajit Pawar told journalists.
He also confirmed that the government will have two deputy chief ministers, Pti reported.
In addition to the CM and its deputies, 20 deputies are also likely to take an oath as the ministers of the cabinet, the sources have been told Indian Express. This will include 10 deputies from the BJP, six from Sena de Shinde and four from the NCP.
However, according to a Ht Report, the oath should take place on Monday, December 2 due to the calendar in charge of the PM Modi and Amit Shah this week.
With agency entries
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