Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil suggested that the party could have gained more seats without Ajit Pawar's NCP in the Mahayuti alliance. Patil praised Eknath Shinde's leadership, showing no dissatisfaction despite Pawar’s inclusion. As Mahayuti prepares to announce the next Maharashtra CM, Shinde has pledged support for the BJP's decision.

Shiv Sena MP and son of Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday rejected reports of a demand for the Deputy Chief Minister post for him. The MP called it baseless rumours and said he is not in any race for any ministerial post in Maharashtra.

The remarks by Eknath Shinde came amid the ongoing impasse over the Mahayuti's chief ministerial pick over a week after the election results were declared.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, has denied any ambitions for a ministerial role, dispelling rumors of him becoming the

After returning from Dare on Sunday, Shinde reportedly held a meeting with his senior colleagues to discuss the party’s position on government formation

Eknath Shinde addressed speculation about his son, Shrikant Shinde, being considered for Deputy Chief Minister, saying discussions with senior leaders, including Amit Shah, were ongoing and no final decision had been made.