Who will be Maharashtra CM: With no consensus on the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance partners will meet the Union Home Minister in Delhi today (November 28). Amit Shah Before the meeting with the Chief Minister, efforts are being made to select important departments in the new cabinet.
on 23rd November maharashtra assembly elections Mahayuti alliance maintained its dominance by winning 230 out of 288 seats. BJP came out on top by winning 132 seats, which is its biggest win till date, while Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) got 57 seats and Ajit Pawar’s NCP got 41 seats.
Who will be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
However, even days after the results, the alliance has not been able to end the impasse over who will be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. India Today TV, quoting sources in its report, said that Devendra Fadnavis is going to become the next Chief Minister of the state, while Eknath Shinde will hold the post of Deputy Chief Minister.
Which departments does Eknath Shinde have an eye on?
Sources said that he resigned from the post of Chief Minister on Tuesday and continues to hold the post as acting Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde He is eyeing important departments for his party. He said that he is likely to retain the ministries of Urban Development and Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).
Apart from this, Shinde is also making efforts for other departments including revenue, agriculture, health, rural development, industries and social justice.
Shinde may also demand a cabinet post at the Center and the role of a minister of state. Senior Shiv Sena leaders believe that Shinde’s presence in the state cabinet is necessary to secure the party’s resources and influence in Maharashtra. He claimed that in his absence, Shiv Sena MLAs may struggle to get government funds and adequate representation.
What is Ajit Pawar’s demand?
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar is reportedly lobbying for the post of Deputy Chief Minister as well as the Finance Department. However, the BJP is keen to retain control over the finance and planning departments, citing strategic importance. Pawar is also likely to demand other key departments including agriculture, food and civil supplies, women and child welfare, medical education, sports, rural development and cooperation.
What is BJP’s plan?
BJP, the key partner in the grand alliance, is adamant on retaining important ministries like Home, Housing, Urban Development, Finance, Irrigation, Energy, Public Works, Environment and Tourism, Parliamentary Affairs, Skill Development and General Administration.
How will the ministries be divided?
Sources said that the distribution of ministerial posts could be on the formula of one department for every six MLAs. In this way BJP is expected to get 21 to 22 ministries. Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) may get 10 to 12 departments. The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar is likely to get 8 to 9 ministries. The total number of ministerial posts in Maharashtra, including the role of Chief Minister, cannot exceed 43.
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