Mahayuti's historic victory marks a dramatic turnaround for Fadnavis, whose political fortunes seemed to wane over the last few years.

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.

With Eknath Shinde clarifying that he would accept any decision of the BJP leadership on the next Maharshtra Chief Minister, the decks appear to have been cleared for the elevation of Devendra Fadnavis to the top post.

Withdrawing himself from the Chief Minister's race, Eknath Shinde presented his report card and thanked the people of Maharashtra for the astounding victory of his alliance in the Assembly elections.

BJP insiders believe prime portfolios are non-negotiable since the party has secured a massive mandate in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

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.

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.

BJP's Amit Shah set to head a meeting with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP in the national capital to make final decision on who gets the top post.

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as a strong contender for the state’s top post once again and comes with impeccable RSS credentials

The BJP's strong showing in the Maharashtra elections has sparked debate over whether Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde should be the next Chief Minister. While Shinde believes his continuation would benefit the alliance in upcoming local body elections,