Speculations were circulating on social media that Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol would be appointed Maharashtra's next Chief Minister by the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) instead of Devendra Fadnavis.

More than a week has passed since the Maharashtra Assembly election results came out, but there is still no clarity on the government formation. The primary Mahayuti constituents — BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena — have 230 seats between them.

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.

Devendra Fadnavis thanks Amit Shah for support during Maharashtra elections; Mahayuti leaders meet to decide Chief Minister.

Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis are in Delhi for a key meeting with Amit Shah and Mahayuti leaders to decide Maharashtra's next CM. The decision requires backing from Shiv Sena and NCP, crucial for government formation.

Maharashtra’s outgoing Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, openly declared that he would not hinder the formation of the new government

NCP chief Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday that discussions over government formation will take place in Delhi on Thursday and a final decision will be taken.

Devendra Fadnavis may retain key officials and shake up Maharashtra's bureaucracy, potentially appointing new leaders in the CMO and MMRDA.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated he won't obstruct government formation, leaving the final decision to PM Modi and Amit Shah. This paves the way fo

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are the top contenders for the chief ministers’ post in Maharashtra. However, speculation are rife that Fadnavis will take over as the next CM.