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The way has been cleared for the formation of a new government in Maharashtra. Acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is considered a strong contender for the post of CM, has already said in surrender mode that any decision of PM Modi and Amit Shah on the post of Chief Minister will be acceptable. Amidst all this, sources have reported on Friday that in the meeting held with Amit Shah on Thursday, Eknath Shinde has been indicated that Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM.
Where was the stuck patch?
Eknath Shinde was initially reluctant for the post of Deputy CM. But then his stance softened. Shinde wants to keep the Home Ministry with himself. There will be a meeting of the three Grand Alliance leaders in Mumbai this evening. A meeting of BJP MLAs may be held tomorrow to elect the leader of the legislative party. There is also a possibility of a Mahayuti meeting in Delhi later.
Why do you want to make Shinde the Deputy CM?
According to those who closely understand the politics of Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to include Shinde in the core team of its government as the Deputy CM of the state to give the message of unity and mutual solidarity to the people of the state. However, Shiv Sena leaders have already said that they will follow PM Modi and Shah.
BJP also wants that Mahavikas Aghadiwala should not create any new rift on this important issue, hence, it is putting full emphasis on making Shinde the Deputy CM on its own free will. Regarding this decision, another source believes that if Shinde remains like a cousin, then BJP will not need to look towards Ajit Pawar again and again.