Who Will Be Maharashtra's Chief Minister? BJP’s Intense Deliberations with Amit Shah and Vinod Tawde

Sources reveal a critical meeting between Amit Shah and Vinod Tawde in Delhi on Wednesday night, prior to the government formation in Maharashtra. This meeting, lasting approximately 40 minutes, addressed concerns of the central leadership regarding the possible discontent within the Maratha community if a non-Maratha is appointed as the Chief Minister. The discussion focused on strategies to maintain Maratha voter support if Devendra Fadnavis is reinstated as Chief Minister.

Devendra Fadnavis and Vinod Tawde (File Photo)

Source: aajtak

Following the formation of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, all eyes are on the announcement of the next Chief Minister. With Eknath Shinde stepping back, it's almost confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which secured the most seats in the coalition. The debate within BJP circles is whether Devendra Fadnavis will assume the CM role or someone else. According to sources, a key meeting took place on Wednesday night in Delhi between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National General Secretary Vinod Tawde.

Meeting Lasted 40 Minutes

Sources reveal a crucial meeting between Amit Shah and Vinod Tawde in Delhi on Wednesday night, ahead of the government formation in Maharashtra. This meeting lasted about 40 minutes. The central leadership is concerned about the potential dissatisfaction of the Maratha community if a non-Maratha is appointed as Chief Minister. The discussions included ways to ensure Maratha voter support if Devendra Fadnavis resumes his role as Chief Minister.

Eknath Shinde Withdraws

Four days post the Maharashtra Assembly election results, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde broke his silence. He stated on Wednesday that he has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his compliance with whatever decision BJP makes regarding his successor’s name.

Devendra Fadnavis Likely to Lead the New Government

After Shinde’s declaration, Shiv Sena leaders strongly advocated for his continuance as Chief Minister, arguing that the ruling Mahayuti coalition achieved remarkable victory under his leadership. Political analysts suggest Shinde’s move has cleared the way for the swearing-in of the new government, with a strong possibility of BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis leading the new administration.

Addressing a packed press conference at his home in Thane, Shinde (60) emphasized his full support for the BJP leadership’s decision on the next Chief Minister and assured he would not impede the process.

The timeline shows a strong deliberation period lasting