Maharashtra Gears Up for New Government: Fadnavis Set to Become CM, Shinde Expected to Be Deputy
With Maharashtra still abuzz with post-election activity, the suspense surrounding who will lead Maharashtra is close to ending. In a testament to the anticipation, the BJP has called its state legislators to meet and elect a new leader, a move expected to formally name veteran leader Devendra Fadnavis for the Chief Ministerial post.
The BJP’s legislative party will conduct the meeting on Wednesday morning at Vidhan Bhawan in Mumbai, ending weeks of political speculation. The official announcement, from a senior BJP functionary quoted in a news agency report. The meeting itself is noteworthy – BJP partyopath, finally confirming what many have been predicting since the election results were announced, BJP leader Girish Mahajan, known to be close to Fadnavis, paid a visit to Eknath Shinde’s residence. Senior BJP gives nod for the post, Maharashtra).
The drama unfolded after the Vajubhaitional Assembly
Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant asserted he has “no desire for a role in government”. “Even after the Lok Sabha elections, I opted to serve the party organisation instead of becoming Minister in the central government,” Shrikant categorically declared. He further clarified, “I make it crystal clear I’m not in the race for any ministerial post. I will dedicate myself only to my Lok Sabha constituency and Shiv Sena.”</
How will the past political rivalry between Fadnavis and Shinde impact their ability to govern effectively?
**Host:** Joining us today is political analyst, [Alex Reed Name]. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** Maharashtra is on the brink of a new government. After weeks of speculation, it seems Devendra Fadnavis is set to return as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde likely to be his deputy. What are your thoughts on this development?
**Alex Reed:**
Well, this alliance certainly raises eyebrows. Can Fadnavis effectively lead a government with Shinde as his deputy, given their past political rivalry?
Will voters see this as a power-sharing deal or a genuine attempt at collaborative governance? That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it?
**Host:** Absolutely. This certainly is a pivotal moment for Maharashtra’s politics. Many will be watching closely to see how this new alliance plays out. Thank you for your insights, [Alex Reed Name].
