Despite vociferous demands from Shiv Sena leaders that Shinde should have a go at another term at the top post, the caretaker CM on Wednesday made it clear that he has told PM Modi and Shah that he abide by the BJP’s choice for the post.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is projected to be the Next CM of Maharashtra and NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday night reached the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the power-sharing pact in the state.

Amid the ongoing suspense over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, a key meeting is set to be held at Union Home Minister Amit Shahs residence in the national capital. During the meeting, the Mahayuti alliance is expected to end the suspense pertaining to the top post.

Maharashtra CM LIVE: Caretaker CM Shinde says he had called Amit Shah and Modi to decide on who would be the next CM of the state. “I told them to decide (on who will be the CM), and assured them that I will abide by whatever decision they take," Shinde said, reported ANI

Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he would not hinder government formation and would accept any decision made by PM Narend

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.

Maharashtra Government Formation Live News Updates: A decision on Chief Minister post is likely to be made during the meeting of caretaker CM Eknath Shinde and outgoing Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis with Union Home Minister Amit Shah today.

Eknath Shinde might not become deputy CM. He was the chief minister in the previous government. Shinde's aide said the position is not suitable for him. He will, however, join the cabinet. Shinde's Shiv Sena will choose another leader for the deputy CM role.

Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, said his father was setting an example of following the "alliance dharma" by setting aside personal ambition.

Eknath Shinde, who served as chief minister in the outgoing Maharashtra government, is unlikely to accept the post of deputy CM in the new dispensation, his close aide Sanjay Shirsat said on Thursday.