Devendra Fadnavis, the first BJP chief minister of Maharashtra, remains a "strong frontrunner" for the top post but may find the sensitive caste dynamics working against him, sources told Times Now. Devendra Fadnavis is a Brahmin while both Eknath Shinde (current caretaker CM) and Ajit Pawar belonged to Maratha community which has dominated the politics of Maharashtra for decades.

The name of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister is expected to be announced today. Top leaders of winning Mahayuti alliance will be in Delhi to hold a discussion with Amit Shah. Ahead of this, Shiv Se

Amid the suspense over the Chief Ministerial face in Maharashtra, outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has hinted at Fadnavis's name for the post.

Mahayuti's historic victory marks a dramatic turnaround for Fadnavis, whose political fortunes seemed to wane over the last few years.

Eknath Shinde has said his party would accept and support the decisions taken by PM Modi and Anit Shah on the CM question.

Devendra Fadnavis clears the air on the Chief Minister's post after Mahayuti's win in Maharashtra, stating that a decision will be made soon by BJP leadership.

As suspense over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister continues five days after the Mahayuti swept the Assembly polls, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi today in an attempt to break the deadlock.

The decision on 43 other cabinet berths and portfolio distribution among the three alliance members of Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) is yet to be finalised.

Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said he has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will abide by the BJP's decision on naming his successor.