A senior BJP leader confirmed on Sunday that Devendra Fadnavis has been finalized as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions within the party regarding the state’s leadership. The meeting to elect the new BJP legislature party leader is set to take place on either December 2 or 3, according to the leader.
This statement followed remarks by caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who reiterated his “unconditional support” for the decision to be made by the BJP’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and party president JP Nadda.”
The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalized as the new chief minister of Maharashtra. The meeting to elect the new BJP legislature party leader will be held on December 2 or 3,” the senior BJP leader confirmed.
In his address, Shinde also addressed speculation regarding his son, Shrikant Shinde, possibly being appointed as the Deputy CM. He further clarified that his party, along with other Mahayuti allies, will reach a consensus on government formation. The NDA coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, will play a crucial role in finalizing the new government structure.
As the process moves forward, all eyes remain on the developments within the NDA and how the alliance’s internal discussions will shape the future of Maharashtra’s governance.
