Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat's remarks today come as the BJP has remained firm on their decision for Devendra Fadnavis to occupy the post of Chief Minister.

Amid suspense over who will become the next chief minister of Maharashtra, the BJP sources on Wednesday said that Devendra Fadnavis is almost certain to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the Cenntral leadership has given green signal.

Mahayuti alliance partners are holding crucial meetings today with newly elected MLAs to elect their legislative party leaders, which will be followed by an alliance meeting on Monday.

The Mahayuti alliance consisting BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Government formation in Maharashtra post-elections may take time as parties strategize and negotiate for leadership roles and cabinet berths.

Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state.

After the separate meetings, all Mahayuti MLAs are expected to gather for an alliance meeting on Monday to discuss and finalize the selection of Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister.

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped down as Maharashtra Chief Minister, even as the suspense over who will succeed him as the new CM continued, three days after state assembly election results were announced.

This development coincides with the conclusion of both the assembly's term and the Mahayuti government, which assumed power in June 2022