After the recent state assembly polls, the Mahayuti alliance, led by BJP, has won a majority of 230 out of 288 seats. In a key party meeting, Devendra Fadnavis was elected as the BJP’s Legislative Party leader and is expected to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has accepted the post of Deputy CM, alongside NCP chief Ajit Pawar. The trio met to discuss the next steps, including cabinet portfolios and the oath-taking ceremony, as the BJP has already finalized its cabinet candidates. Additionally, a three-day session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will take place from December 7 to allow newly-elected MLAs to take their oath and elect a speaker.
Maharashtra's Political Landscape: Devendra Fadnavis Assumes Chief Ministership
In the recently concluded Maharashtra state assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Subsequently, Devendra Fadnavis was elected as the BJP's Legislative Party leader and is poised to become the state's next Chief Minister.
Eknath Shinde as Deputy CM and Alliance Dynamics
Eknath Shinde, the incumbent caretaker CM, has accepted the position of Deputy CM alongside Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar. This move signifies a significant shift in the political landscape, as the BJP and NCP had previously been fierce rivals.
Background and Implications
Devendra Fadnavis previously served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister from 2014 to 2019. His return to power marks a major comeback for the BJP in the state. The BJP's alliance with the NCP and the inclusion of Eknath Shinde as Deputy CM suggest a pragmatic approach to governance, prioritizing political stability and consensus-building.
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