‘Eknath Shinde To Take Big Decision Tomorrow’: Shiv Sena Leader Draws Hint From His Village Visit – News18

Last Updated:November 29, 2024, 23:55 IST

The Shiv Sena leader said Eknath Shinde will not take any position in the Union cabinet as his interest lies in Maharashtra politics.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Friday said that the suspense over the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s face will end soon as caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, will take a big decision in the next 24 hours. He further stated that Shinde goes to his native village, whenever he has to take any important decision.

The Shiv Sena leader also asserted that the name of the Maharashtra CM will be declared by midnight and the oath-taking will take place on December 2. Shirsat further added that Shinde will not take any position in the Union cabinet as his interest lies in Maharashtra politics.

“The leaders of Maharashtra met at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. The decision on the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be taken by PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah,” Shirsat was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

“The name of the Maharashtra CM should be declared by today midnight. I have the information that the oath-taking ceremony will be on December 2. Eknath Shinde will not go to Delhi. He is more interested in Maharashtra politics than Delhi politics,” he added.

‘Shinde To Take Big Decision Tomorrow’: Sanjay Shirsat

Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat drew a big hint from Shinde’s visit to his native village and stated that the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra will take a big decision by Saturday evening.

“Whenever Eknath Shinde thinks that he needs some time to think he goes to his native village…When he has to make a big decision he goes to his village. By tomorrow evening Shinde) will take a very big decision,” he said.

Shinde Heads For His Village

Amid ongoing speculations over Maharashtra government formation, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde left for his native village in Satara in Friday evening.

Shinde left for his native village after arriving from Delhi earlier in the morning. Describing the Delhi meeting as “good and positive”, Shinde’s sudden departure halted the talks causing the key Mahayuti meet to be called off.