In Maharashtra, even though the election results were declared last Saturday, there is still uncertainty regarding who will be the next Chief Minister. The situation has become even more complex, as no party has secured a clear majority, leaving the question of the next Chief Minister unresolved. In this context, Maharashtra’s political leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar, held a crucial meeting with Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader, late last night. Several key decisions were reportedly made during this meeting.
Election Results and Current Situation
In the recently held elections, the BJP secured a massive victory, winning 234 out of the total 288 seats in the state assembly. Specifically, the BJP itself won 132 seats. However, no party or alliance has managed to secure an absolute majority, which has led to suspense about who will become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Amit Shah’s Direct Involvement
In light of this, a late-night meeting was held with Amit Shah, where discussions focused on several key issues, including the formation of the next government and the distribution of ministerial positions. The meeting addressed the challenges that have arisen following the election, including the lack of a clear majority and the need to resolve any issues within the alliance before forming the government. The BJP is reportedly keen on resolving these issues quickly.
BJP’s Stance on the Chief Minister Position
The BJP’s preferred choice for the Chief Minister position is Devendra Fadnavis, given that the BJP won the most seats in the election. However, there is also the matter of balancing the concerns of coalition partners and social representation in the state. Fadnavis belongs to the Brahmin community, while a majority of the elected MLAs in Maharashtra belong to the Maratha community. This has led to concerns that Fadnavis’ elevation to the Chief Minister’s post might not be well received by all sections of society. In fact, when Fadnavis was appointed Chief Minister in 2014, there was similar opposition from the Maratha community, which continues to be a point of contention.
Eknath Shinde’s Role
Eknath Shinde, who was previously the Chief Minister, has already stated that he will not stand in the way of the Chief Minister position. However, given that he has already held the top post, there is uncertainty about whether he will accept a Deputy Chief Minister role or whether he would prefer a position in the Union Cabinet. There have been discussions about including Shinde in the central government if he does not accept the Deputy CM position in Maharashtra.
Final Decision Pending
The final decision regarding the Chief Minister’s position and the formation of the government is reportedly pending approval from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This means that the political developments in Maharashtra are still awaiting the final green light from the central leadership. It is expected that in the coming days, the matter will be resolved, and the new government will be in place.
In summary, the political situation in Maharashtra is still fluid, with the BJP firmly backing Fadnavis for the Chief Minister’s post but balancing the demands of coalition partners and addressing the social dynamics in the state.
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