As the BJP contemplates its next chief minister for Maharashtra, the spotlight is on Devendra Fadnavis. Despite Eknath Shinde's recent tenure, the BJP's election success may tip the scales in favour of Fadnavis.

Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda to discuss the modalities of the formation of the next government in Mahrashtra. Fadnavis is considered as the front runner for the post of the chief minister,

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.

Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state.

Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name.

Devendra Fadnavis, a senior BJP leader, arrives in Delhi following the BJP-led coalition's victory in Maharashtra's assembly elections. Fadnavis is viewed as a leading candidate for the chief minister's role.

The suspense over who will become Maharashtra Chief Minister after the Mahayuti's mammoth victory in the state polls has entered its third day

BJP’s top leadership on Monday approved Fadnavis’s nomination and the proposal was also endorsed by alliance partners.

Ajit Pawar held a meeting with newly-elected legislators from his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) at his residence on Sunday, where the Chief Ministerial post was discussed.

BJP's Amit Shah set to head a meeting with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP in the national capital to make final decision on who gets the top post.