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Maharashtra’s caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Maharashtra CMO)
Eknath Shinde has been in the spotlight since the BJP-led NDA (Mahayuti alliance) won a massive victory in the recent Maharashtra elections. With all eyes on him regarding the formation of the new Maharashtra government, Shinde, the state’s Caretaker Chief Minister, has been battling a fever and throat infection for the past two days, according to his family doctor. He is currently recovering at his native village in Satara district.
A team of three to four doctors is attending to Shinde in his village, Dr. RM Patre, his family doctor, told news agency ANI.
Shinde has been at the center of attention since the BJP-led alliance’s resounding success in the state Assembly elections, sparking speculation about the next chief minister. After days of uncertainty, Shinde announced earlier this week that he would accept whatever decision Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership make, which paved the way for the BJP to name Devendra Fadnavis as deputy CM. Although no official announcement has been made yet, recent developments suggest that Fadnavis is the likely candidate for the top position.
Maharashtra Government Formation: Key Points
- Oath-Taking Ceremony Scheduled: Amid ongoing suspense regarding the chief ministerial candidate, BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the oath-taking ceremony for the Mahayuti government will take place on December 5 at 5 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event.
- Shinde to Make Major Decision: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat stated on Saturday that Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is expected to make a significant decision by Sunday. Shirsat mentioned that the allocation of ministries to allies would be clarified by Monday evening. He also pointed out that Shinde often visits his native village when he needs time to reflect, and a major political decision could be made by tomorrow evening.
- Ajit Pawar’s Statement on Next CM: NCP chief Ajit Pawar said on Saturday that the next chief minister of Maharashtra will be from the BJP, with two deputy chief ministers from other Mahayuti constituents.
- Maharashtra Election Results: The BJP emerged as the largest party in the Maharashtra Assembly, securing 132 seats in the 288-member House. Its allies, Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde) and NCP (led by Ajit Pawar), won 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The election voting took place on November 20, and the counting of votes was held on November 23.Source
