Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Wednesday said that the BJP would independently decide on the chief minister of the state and would not consult Eknath Shinde, who is the caretaker chief minister.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated he won't obstruct government formation, leaving the final decision to PM Modi and Amit Shah. This paves the way for Devendra Fadnavis's potential return as CM, following BJP's strong electoral showing.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said Wednesday that he has left the decision on the state's next CM to PM Narendra Modi.

The BJP on Wednesday hailed Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s stand to support the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the post of the CM in the state. “Eknath Shinde’s stand is to further make the NDA stronger and strengthen the MahaYuti.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday clarified that he is not an obstacle to the formation of a new government in Maharashtra. He stated that any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah would be acceptable to him and his party.

Amid suspense over the state's next chief minister, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said in a presser on Tuesday that his party will support whatever PM Modi and the BJP leadership decides.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday, said that he will abide by the decision taken by PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Addressing a press conference from his Mumbai residence,

Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures smooth government formation, supports PM Modi and HM Shah's choice for CM.