India Political Highlights| Maha Yuti top brass meet in Delhi tomorrow as Shinde clears stance

'Eknath hai toh safe hai', says Shiv Sena, pitching top job for Shinde

Even as tussle continues for the post of CM, there is hectic negotiations for portfolio allocation.

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After poll debacle, defeated MVA candidates to seek verification of EVM-VVPAT units

Many losing candidates of the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) pointed fingers at the functioning of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during their interaction with party head Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday.

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Asked about CM post, Devendra Fadnavis says top leadership of all three parties will decide

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde to address press conference at his Thane residence at 3 pm

It is natural that BJP gets the CM's post and it is natural that Devendra Fadnavis becomes the CM: BJP leader and former minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) hints at going solo in local bodies elections.

Shinde presser to begin shortly

Top leaders of Shiv Sena arrive at Thane home of Eknath Shinde, aide Dada Bhuse seen entering CM house.

Earlier yesterday, Shinde along with Fadnavis and Pawar went to submit his resignation and was asked to take charge as caretaker CM

Shinde will speak for the first time after his post-results joint press conference with Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar today

Huge crowd of media personnel outside Shinde's bungalow

Ajit Pawar's NCP has backed Devendra Fadnavis as CM over Eknath Shinde

Press conference expected to begin at 3:30 pm

Shinde saheb will speak, we can't say anything, we also want to know what he has to say: Party leaders Dada Bhuse and Pratap Sarnaik

Party MLAs have authorised Eknath Shinde to take all decisions: Sena leaders

Asked whether he has been offered Deputy CM post or a Cabinet berth at the Centre, Dada Bhuse said, "Wait for few minutes...Shinde Saheb will address. He said the party MLAs have authorised Eknath Shinde to take all decisions. Sanjay Shrisat also asked media to not speculate ahead of Shinde's address.

State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule to address media conference after Shinde

Shinde begins addressing media

This is a big victory for us, the landslide mandate given by the public, thank them for it.

I addressed 90 to 100 meetings and rallies, have worked like a common man for the Maha Yuti: Shinde.

I come from a poor family, hence I know the pain of the common people and worked for them: Shinde

Shinde thanks PM Modi and Amit Shah for the BJP's support to the government, says the state government took several historic decisions for Maharashtra

We released never before seen funds for the people, I am satisfied with our 2.5 years of work: Shinde

This is people's government, me and our two deputy CMs for people. Till the last drop of blood in my body I will continue to work for people: Shinde

I spoke to PM Narendra Modi, I conveyed him to take the final decision: Shinde

Clearing the air, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has that he has conveyed to PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to take a final decision on CM of Maharashtra

The BJP decision on CM has full support of Shiv Sena: Shinde

Asked whether he will be in state or Centre, he said we will discuss and then finalise decision: Shinde

No obstruction from our end on any Maha Yuti CM candidate, says Shinde

BJP welcomes the decision of Eknath Shinde

"Today as leader of Maha Yuti has clarified his stand, I thank him for this. This is a very important step and decision on Eknath Shinde's part. Uddhav Thackeray ditched BJP, but Eknath Shinde came forward and took the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray ahead", says Chandrashekhar Bawankule

No dispute over CM post, say Sena MPs after meeting Amit Shah

Final decision to be made after Maha Yuti meeting tomorrow, says Ajit Pawar

Former Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar says, "I will come to Delhi tomorrow. All discussions will take place here...Final decision will be made after the discussion tomorrow."

Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare meet Amit Shah in Delhi

Maharashtra government formation on 30 Nov or 1 Dec, says Ajit Pawar as fight over key portfolios begins

The previous Maha Yuti ministry had a strength of Cabinet ministers of 29 - Shiv Sena (10), BJP (10) and NCP (9) - including Shinde, the CM and Fadnavis and Pawar, the two deputies.

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