The process of government formation in Maharashtra is expected to get a boost after a crucial meeting between caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Union minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night,

Eknath Shinde stated he conveyed to PM Modi and Amit Shah that their decision on the next Maharashtra CM is final for his Shiv Sena faction. He added there are no obstacles from their side, effectively giving BJP the lead in choosing the coalition leader.

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has pledged his full support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and affirmed his willingness to accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision regarding the selection of the next Chief Minister.

The decision on 43 other cabinet berths and portfolio distribution among the three alliance members of Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) is yet to be finalised.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde stated his acceptance of PM Modi's decision regarding the CM post. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the Mahayuti alliance's united front and their commitment to a collective decision.

Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated that the power-sharing agreement will be finalized after a meeting with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar in Delhi. Shinde expressed his deference to the BJP's senior leadership,

Even as the Maharashtra assembly poll results were declared on November 23, the Mahayuti alliance, which has emerged victorious with absolute majority, is yet to decide on the choice of the next chief minister for the state.