Shinde Bows Out Of Maharashtra CM Contest? All Eyes On Big NDA Meet In Delhi Tomorrow – News18

Last Updated:November 27, 2024, 19:16 IST

Sources also revealed that Shinde-led Shiv Sena MPs will meet Amit Shah today, where Shinde is expected to present his stance on the Chief Minister’s role

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Eknath Shinde. (PTI photo)

The BJP-led NDA will meet in New Delhi on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the Maharashtra Chief Minister position amid growing speculation over the party’s choice to lead the Mahayuti coalition in the state.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar are expected to attend the meeting, where they may discuss the allocation of the Chief Minister’s post, cabinet shares, and ministerial berths with the top BJP leadership.

Confirming the meeting, Shinde said in a press conference, “A meeting of all three parties (of Mahayuti) will be held with Amit Shah tomorrow (28th November). Detailed discussions will be held in that meeting. After that, a decision will be made.”

The Shiv Sena leader also revealed that he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the Chief Minister’s position and assured them that he would accept any decision made, stressing there would be no resentment regarding the selection.

Clarifying his stance on the Maharashtra CM post, Shinde stated that he had assured both the Prime Minister and Home Minister that there would be no issues in forming the new government, either from him or his party.

Shinde, who resigned as Chief Minister on Tuesday, is currently serving as the caretaker CM till a new leader is sworn in. The term of the current government ended on November 26.

Suspense Over Maharashtra CM Post

The meeting comes as suspense mounts over the top post in the Mahayuti government following the recently declared results of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, comprising of the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, secured a landslide victory in the elections, comfortably crossing the magic number on November 23.

The BJP won over 131 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively.

Earlier today, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis addressed the uncertainty surrounding the Chief Minister’s position, stating that a decision will be taken soon. “The discussion on the Chief Minister’s post will get an answer soon. The leaders of all three parties will decide together. The discussions of the seniors are going on,” he told the media.