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.

Amid the ongoing Maharashtra CM and Cabinet suspense, Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde has dismissed the speculations about him becoming the Maha Deputy CM.

Caretaker Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde has released a statement amid speculations around him becoming Deputy CM of Maharashtra.

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

His post on X (formerly Twitter) comes amid speculations of him being in contention for the post of Deputy CM in Maharashtra.

Shrikant Shinde, in a post on microblogging platform X, addressed the delay over swearing-in ceremony of new govt, saying that “there are a lot of rumours”.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde on Monday put the speculations of him being in the race for the Deputy Chief Minister post in Maharashtra to rest, terming the reports as “baseless".

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 asserts that the people of Maharashtra want him back as Chief Minister, citing his connection with the common man during his tenure. He emphasises support for the BJP’s decisions while reflecting on his administration’s achievements and the need for clarity in leadership.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said, "I am doing good now. I had come here to rest after the hectic election schedule... I did not take any leave during my 2.5 years as the CM. People are still here to meet me.