Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 01, 2024, 09:58 AM
Maharashtra New CM: The Mahayuti alliance has won a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, but there is still confusion about the post of Chief Minister. It is certain that the government will be formed by the Mahayuti in the state, but the name of the new Chief Minister has not been announced yet. The issue has become more complicated due to the health of acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and recent political developments.Eknath Shinde in ancestral village for health benefitsMaharashtra's acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been suffering from fever and throat infection for the last two days. According to his family doctor Dr. RM Patre, Shinde is recovering in his ancestral village in Satara district. A team of doctors is treating him.Amid Shinde's absence, an important meeting of the Mahayuti is going to be held today, in which the post of Chief Minister will be discussed.Shinde expressed his approvalRecently, Eknath Shinde had announced that he would accept any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership. After his comment, the name of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as the strongest contender for the post of Chief Minister.Swearing-in date fixedBJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced that the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti government will be held on December 5 at 5 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend this grand event. However, the name of the Chief Minister has not been announced yet, due to which the suspense remains.Shinde's possible big decisionShiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said that Eknath Shinde can take an important political decision by Sunday. He also indicated that the situation will be clear regarding the division of ministries and the name of the Chief Minister's post by Monday evening.Who will be the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra?After the massive victory of the Mahayuti, Devendra Fadnavis's name is considered to be the frontrunner for the post of Chief Minister. Fadnavis' administrative experience and his trust in the BJP leadership make him a strong contender for the post. At the same time, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has also not given any clear statement about his claim to the post of Chief Minister, due to which the suspense is deepening.What does politics say?This confusion about the post of Chief Minister in Maharashtra shows how coalition politics works within the Mahayuti. However, the BJP-led coalition has promised a stable government in the state.ConclusionThe formation of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is certain, but the name of the Chief Minister is still in suspense. Both Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, the contenders, have their own strength and support. This suspense will end with the swearing-in ceremony on December 5, when Maharashtra will get its new Chief Minister.