Delay in govt formation 'insult' to Maharashtra: Aaditya Thackeray

Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Eknath Shinde said the Mahayuti allies- BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena- will decide the government formation through consensus after sitting together.

Speculation has also emerged that Shinde’s son, Shrikant Shinde, might be appointed as one of the Deputy Chief Ministers, with the Shiv Sena reportedly eyeing the Home portfolio.

More than a week after the Mahayuti won a landslide majority in Maharashtra polls, the new government is yet to be sworn in.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said, "I am doing good now. I had come here to rest after the hectic election schedule... I did not take any leave during my 2.5 years as the CM. People are still here to meet me.

Amid suspense over Maharashtra's Chief Ministerial face, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde returned to Mumbai after recuperating in Satara. He reiterated his unconditional support for the decision by Prime Minister Modi,

Addressing a press conference in Satara, caretaker Chief Minister Shinde reiterated his unconditional support to the CM candidate, stating that people delivered a historic mandate in favour of the Mahayuti alliance.

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on December 01 received a ‘Guard of Honour’ from Satara Police as he left for Mumbai.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that he had given his full backing for BJP-led leadership in the state, following the historic mandate given to the Mahayuti alliance by the people.

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated the BJP will decide the new CM, with full support from Mahayuti partners. He emphasised consensus among Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP ahead of the December 5 oath-taking ceremony.