Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde denies rumors about him becoming Deputy CM in Maharashtra, amid the delay in government formation.

Shiv Sena MP Srikant Shinde, the son of Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said the speculations about him getting the deputy CM's post in the new state government were false and baseless.

Sena MP and caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's son, Shrikant Shinde, dismissed rumors about becoming deputy CM, stating such reports are unfounded. He clarified his decision to decline a central ministerial position,

Caretaker Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde released a statement amid speculation that he is poised to be the Deputy CM of Maharashtra.

The oath taking ceremony of the new CM is being delayed as reports of rift between the BJP and its alliance partners were rife. With Eknath Shinde leaving for his native village in Satara district on Friday after meeting BJP’s top brass in Delhi,

Writing on X, Shrikant Shinde addressed the rumours, stating that he had previously declined an opportunity to work in the union cabinet after the LS polls

As the Mahayuti is yet to declare the Chief Minister face of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, Shrikant Shinde on Monday refuted the "rumours" of him becoming the Deputy CM of Maharashtra and said that he is not in the race for any ministerial position in the state.

Amid speculation that he might be considered for the role of Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, stated on Monday that he has "no desire for a position in power" and dismissed rumours about his involvement in any ministerial race.

Eknath Shinde addressed speculation about his son, Shrikant Shinde, being considered for Deputy Chief Minister, saying discussions with senior leaders, including Amit Shah, were ongoing and no final decision had been made.

Shiv Sena MP Srikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra's caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, has dismissed reports about his potential appointment as Deputy Chief Minister as 'false and baseless'. Speculation arose after his father's brief rest in their native village due to ill health.

Shinde, who is currently the caretaker CM until a new one is appointed, had said that his party- the Shiv Sena- would support the decisions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next CM.