The remarks by Eknath Shinde came amid the ongoing impasse over the Mahayuti's chief ministerial pick over a week after the election results were declared.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, dismissed rumours about his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He confirmed that his father is resting due to health issues and expressed no interest in joining the government,

The Maharashtra Chief Minister will be from BJP, ally Ajit Pawar said today, adding that the two Deputy Chief Ministers will be from the alliance partners.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde stated that, "I am doing good now. I had come here to rest after the hectic election schedule... I did not take any leave during my 2.5 years as the CM. People are still here to meet me.

BJP leader Raosaheb Danve hinted that the Maharashtra Chief Minister's name has been finalised, while a Shiv Sena leader said Eknath Shinde is expected to return to Mumbai today as government formation hangs in the balance.

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde expressed support for any decision on Maharashtra's CM post made by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda, without clearly stating his own position. Talks about the new government,

Shinde's claim came while speaking to the reporters on Sunday. After he reached Satara, Shinde complained of fever and throat pain and was put on saline on Saturday. Later, Shinde left for Thane on Sunday evening.

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde returned to Thane from his native village in Satara on Sunday evening, paving the way for the resumption of power-sharing talks among the Mahayuti allies which is likely to take place today.

Eknath Shinde asserts that the people of Maharashtra want him back as Chief Minister, citing his connection with the common man during his tenure. He emphasises support for the BJP's decisions while reflecting on his administration's achievements and the need for clarity in leadership.

He also sought to remind the BJP central leadership that Assembly elections were successfully fought under his leadership although he reiterated that his party will support the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Amid the suspense over the Chief Ministerial face in Maharashtra, caretaker Chief Minister, and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Dec 01 returned to Mumbai from his native village in Satara, where he had gone to recuperate after a brief illness.