As the BJP contemplates its next chief minister for Maharashtra, the spotlight is on Devendra Fadnavis. Despite Eknath Shinde's recent tenure, the BJP's election success may tip the scales in favour of Fadnavis.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde resigned in a constitutional obligation, but the suspense over the CM's post continued.

However, despite being the largest party with 132 seats and making Devendra Fadnavis a CM candidate, there's no agreement among alliance partners. The BJP has ruled out replicating the Bihar model, where Nitish Kumar was made CM before elections.

Given the decisive results, with the BJP bagging an overwhelming 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), it is learnt that the BJP leadership in Delhi is not happy with the “pressure tactics” adopted by Shinde supporters to make him Chief Minister again.

The suspense over who will become Maharashtra Chief Minister after the Mahayuti's mammoth victory in the state polls has entered its third day

Shinde, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, submitted his resignation at Raj Bhavan..Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chief Minister, BJP, Shiv Sena, India News

From starting his career as a humble corporator to becoming Maharashtra's youngest mayor and its first BJP chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis' political journey has been proof of persistence and acumen.

Fadnavis is likely to meet home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda to discuss the formation of the next government in Maharashtra. Maharashtra government formation Liv

The BJP is pushing to reinstate Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, despite opposition from its ally, the Shiv Sena. The NCP's Ajit Pawar faction supports Fadnavis's return. While the Shiv Sena prefers Eknath Shinde to remain CM,