Mumbai: The suspense over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister following Mahayuti's thumping victory in the state elections, has intensified with Shiv Sena and BJP vying for the top post. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains firm on Devendra Fadvanis as the chief ministerial face,

Given the decisive results, with the BJP bagging an overwhelming 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), it is learnt that the BJP leadership in Delhi is not happy with the “pressure tactics” adopted by Shinde supporters to make him Chief Minister again.

Several BJP leaders maintained strong leads after initial counting rounds, including Ashish Shelar, Mangalprabhat Lodha, Rahul Narwekar and Parag Shah

Maharashtra's next Chief Minister remains undecided amid political tensions. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena insists on his reinstatement, while the BJP considers alternatives like Devendra Fadnavis. The co

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat's remarks today come as the BJP has remained firm on their decision for Devendra Fadnavis to occupy the post of Chief Minister.

According to sources within the Mahayuti camp, Devendra Fadnavis is the frontrunner to be the next Chief Minister, with the BJP’s top leadership backing him for the role.

Days after the Mahayuti secured a thumping majority in Maharashtra, the alliance was not able to make a consensus for the chief ministerial face yet as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post,

Maharashtra's CM post is undecided. BJP favors Devendra Fadnavis. Eknath Shinde wants to stay CM. Shinde's camp seeks time with PM Modi. A formal announcement is delayed. Tensions rise between Fadnavis and Shinde.

The BJP, according to sources, is working on a formula where Fadnavis will be the new CM. While Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP's) Ajit Pawar will be the two deputy CMs