An NCP spokesperson said the party already elected Ajit Pawar as the CLP leader and he would be the party's first choice for the deputy chief minister's post.

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.

As the BJP gears up to finalize its leadership decision, the distribution of key ministerial portfolios remains a point of negotiation. With the swearing-in date confirmed, all eyes are on the December 4 meeting, which will likely set the stage for the new government’s structure and leadership dynamics.

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.

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.

Amid the prevailing suspense over Maharashtra Chief Minister, NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the post would go to the BJP.

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

The new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will be sworn in on the evening of December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state BJP announced on Saturday.

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra chief minister will be held on December 5 at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, announced state BJP chief Bawankule