BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla stated that no pre-election commitment had been made to keep Shinde as Chief Minister. Instead, the decision would be based on the election results.

Days after the Mahayuti secured a thumping majority in Maharashtra, the alliance was not able to make a consensus for the chief ministerial face yet as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post,

However, despite being the largest party with 132 seats and making Devendra Fadnavis a CM candidate, there's no agreement among alliance partners. The BJP has ruled out replicating the Bihar model, where Nitish Kumar was made CM before elections.

As Mahayuti alliance secured a majority in Maharashtra, negotiations within the alliance for the Chief Minister post is going on.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde resigned in a constitutional obligation, but the suspense over the CM's post continued.

Given the decisive results, with the BJP bagging an overwhelming 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), it is learnt that the BJP leadership in Delhi is not happy with the “pressure tactics” adopted by Shinde supporters to make him Chief Minister again.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, BJP to retain chief ministership. Devendra Fadnavis likely new CM, with swearing-in expected soon.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM, BJP faces dilemma over retaining him, impacting alliances and future elections.