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.

Maharashtra has delivered a clear mandate for the Mahayuti, with the alliance grabbing 230 of the 288 Assembly seats. Now, the BJP-led grouping has to decide its CM pick. Will the saffron party choose Devendra Fadnavis,

Shiv Sena and NCP could get 12 and 10 ministerial berths, respectively, with some key portfolios thrown in, sources say; BJP top leadership to meet Mahayuti leadership trio in Delhi in the evening.

BJP’s top leadership on Monday approved Fadnavis’s nomination and the proposal was also endorsed by alliance partners.

Following a resounding victory in Maharashtra’s assembly polls, the RSS is reporteldy backing Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister. Discover how the RSS mobilised support and why Fadnavis is seen as the ideal leader to guide the state through its new mandate.

Ajit Pawar and Fadnavis share a good equation, going back to the time when the two came together in 2019 to form a government, though that lasted less than 80 hours after the NCP leader developed cold feet.

The next Chief Minister of Maharashtra is still undecided, even two days after the Mahayuti alliance's historic election win. Since the November 23 results, pressure is mounting to choose between Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for the role.

Fadnavis also highlighted the impact of pro-incumbency and the Ladki Bahin scheme, which he said drew more women voters to the BJP. Get all the Live updates on Mint.

The BJP is considering reinstating Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister of Maharashtra following their significant election victory. Although Eknath Sh