Shiv Sena leaders assert that a significant decision regarding Maharashtra's Chief Minister will be made soon. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde is not upset despite health issues and is focused on Maharashtra politics,

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde is not upset, and he left for in Satara district because he was down with fever and cold.

Following a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda, Shinde described the discussions as "good and positive" and noted that a follow-up meeting in Mumbai will finalise the Chief Ministerial face.

Amidst ongoing government formation in Maharashtra, Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has demanded 12 key ministries. He has also sought the Legislative Council's chair.

No decision was made on next CM in meeting with Amit Shah on Thursday. Mahayuti is likely to announce CM after meeting in Mumbai to be joined by Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar.

Shinde is headed for his village in Satara and the meeting is likely to be held after his return, as per the reports. The sudden development has sparked speculation that the Shiv Sena chief is unhappy about the government formation talks.

Mumbai: Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday reportedly put forward three key demands during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi regarding the formation of a new government in the state.

Withdrawing himself from the Chief Minister's race, Eknath Shinde presented his report card and thanked the people of Maharashtra for the astounding victory of his alliance in the Assembly elections.

Acknowledging the compulsions of coalition politics and the ground reality, Shinde revealed that he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who advised him on the way forward. Political observers said this was not just a retreat; it was a tactical exit, with Shinde’s eyes glued to the horizon.