Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on December 5 evening as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis emerged as the frontrunner for the post of

In the Maharashtra assembly elections held on 20 November, the Mahayuti coalition—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP—secured a commanding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats.

Amid ongoing suspence over CM’s post, a BJP leader claimed that Mahayuti alliance’s new government in Maharashtra will be formed on December 5 with Devendra Fadnavis emerging as the frontrunner to become the next chief minister.

NCP Chief Ajit Pawar confirmed the decision for the BJP to lead Maharashtra's government, while the Mahayuti alliance faces delays. As caretaker CM Eknath Shinde deals with health issues, the oath-taking ceremony is set for December 5 with Prime Minister Modi in attendance.

Maharashtra Government Formation Live News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the new Maharashtra govt's oath taking scheduled for Azad Maidan, Mumbai.

BJP on Saturday announced that the new Mahayuti govt will be sworn in on Dec 5 in what is being seen as a signal to Eknath Shinde to make up his mind fast about joining the govt led by Devendra Fadnavis.

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