Devendra Fadnavis, the first BJP chief minister of Maharashtra, remains a "strong frontrunner" for the top post but may find the sensitive caste dynamics working against him, sources told Times Now. Devendra Fadnavis is a Brahmin while both Eknath Shinde (current caretaker CM) and Ajit Pawar belonged to Maratha community which has dominated the politics of Maharashtra for decades.

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.

Fadnavis added that Shinde, along with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and himself, are working together and there is no discord within the alliance. (Image: PTI) Maharashtra New CM: The burning question everyone’s asking: Who will be Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister?

The name of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister is expected to be announced today. Top leaders of winning Mahayuti alliance will be in Delhi to hold a discussion with Amit Shah. Ahead of this, Shiv Se

The race for Maharashtra's Chief Minister intensifies as the decision shifts to Delhi. Top leaders of the Mahayuti alliance, including Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar, are set to meet the BJP's central leadership in the capital.

Maharashtra’s outgoing Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, openly declared that he would not hinder the formation of the new government

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

Mahayuti's historic victory marks a dramatic turnaround for Fadnavis, whose political fortunes seemed to wane over the last few years.

Eknath Shinde has said his party would accept and support the decisions taken by PM Modi and Anit Shah on the CM question.