Mumbai: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has made it clear to the BJP's central leadership that Devendra Fadnavis has to be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. It has left it to Fadnavis to politically accommodate incumbent chief minister Eknath Shinde in whichever way he wants.

The political scene in Maharashtra is evolving as BJP leads with 132 seats, vying for alliances against Shiv Sena's ambitions and NCP's potential influence. The dynamics among these parties could reshape governance.

The Mahayuti swept the polls to the 288-member assembly, with BJP bagging 132 seats, Shiv Sena getting 57 and 41 going into the kitty of the NCP.

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The BJP's top leadership has reportedly approved Fadnavis' candidature, which has also received backing from alliance partners, Shiv Sena and NCP

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.

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,