Devendra Fadnavis, the first BJP chief minister of Maharashtra, remains a "strong frontrunner" for the top post but may find the sensitive caste dynamics working against him, sources told Times Now. Devendra Fadnavis is a Brahmin while both Eknath Shinde (current caretaker CM) and Ajit Pawar belonged to Maratha community which has dominated the politics of Maharashtra for decades.

The name of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister is expected to be announced today. Top leaders of winning Mahayuti alliance will be in Delhi to hold a discussion with Amit Shah. Ahead of this, Shiv Se

Amid the suspense over the Chief Ministerial face in Maharashtra, outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has hinted at Fadnavis's name for the post.

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

Mahayuti's historic victory marks a dramatic turnaround for Fadnavis, whose political fortunes seemed to wane over the last few years.

Eknath Shinde has said his party would accept and support the decisions taken by PM Modi and Anit Shah on the CM question.

Devendra Fadnavis clears the air on the Chief Minister's post after Mahayuti's win in Maharashtra, stating that a decision will be made soon by BJP leadership.

According to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is set to become the Chief Minister of the state for the third time. A source within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh confirmed to the news outlet that a power-sharing formula between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has been finalised.

The BJP's top leadership has reportedly approved Fadnavis' candidature, which has also received backing from alliance partners, Shiv Sena and NCP

The BJP is set to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's next CM, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputies, reports said. This follows a significant win by the Mahayuti alliance, which gained 235 of 288 assembly seats,