The important political development: The Chief Minister of Maharashtra( Maharashtra CM ) – Devendra Fadnavis- will begin his responsibilities on December 5. For that, he made all arrangements after an emergency meeting by the BJP legislative party at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan. In the end, speculation about which person would command the state government came to an abrupt end when either Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde were going to command the government.
Maharashtra CM: Legislative BJP Meeting was a Turning Point:
The BJP’s core committee convened a decisive meeting on December 4 to finalize the leader of the legislature party. Fadnavis emerged as the unanimous choice, reflecting his strong leadership and political acumen. Central observers Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani facilitated discussions with newly elected BJP MLAs to ensure consensus.
Maharashtra CM: Mahayuti’s Commanding Majority
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is referred to as Mahayuti in Maharashtra, is now reaping the fruit of a landslide victory in the recently concluded state elections. Of the 288 assembly seats:
- BJP bagged 132 seats, the best the party has ever had in the state.
- Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction took 57 seats.
- Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) delivered 41 seats.
In total, the alliance commands an unassailable majority of 230 seats, which ensures a stable government.
Swearing-In Details and Government Formation
Now that the BJP legislative party leader confirm, Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais to stake a claim for forming the next government. The swearing-in ceremony is schedule for December 5. This marks a pivotal moment for the state as the Mahayuti coalition begins its new term with promises of development and governance.
Maharashtra CM: Eknath Shinde’s Role in the New Government
Even as Devendra Fadnavis is poised to become the Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde will most likely remain the Deputy Chief Minister. Shiv Sena faction of Eknath Shinde has played a pivotal role in building the strength of the alliance. Rumors have been doing rounds of his unhappiness with the developments in the last week after his visit to his village in Satara district, but Shinde cleared the air, saying that he would not allow the BJP to come out from the coalition.
Maharashtra CM: Speculations and Observations
Speculation was not absent in the road to government formation. On December 4, Fadnavis met Shinde at the official residence, ‘Varsha,’ in Mumbai, which signal that the roles in the coalition finalise. At the same time, Shinde’s visit to a private hospital for a routine health check-up also generate rumors, which he brush aside, saying that he fit and fine.
FAQs
1. New Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
A BJP legislature party has unanimously chosen Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, while Eknath Shinde and another party leader will be part of his new government. On December 5, Fadnavis will take over the top job.
2. Role of Eknath Shinde in the new government
Eknath Shinde will be sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister in the new BJP-led Mahayuti coalition government.
3. How many seats did the BJP win in the Maharashtra elections?
BJP has won 132 out of 288 assembly seats, which is its best performance in Maharashtra to date.
4. What is the strength of the Mahayuti coalition in the Maharashtra assembly?
The Mahayuti coalition comprises BJP, Shinde’s Shiv Sena. And Ajit Pawar’s NCP enjoys a decisive majority of 230 seats in the assembly.
5. When will the new Maharashtra government be sworn in?
The swearing-in ceremony for the new government will be on December 5, 2024.
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