Eknath Shinde, the outgoing Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is unlikely to accept the position of Deputy Chief Minister in the state’s new government, according to his close aide, Sanjay Shirsat. Shirsat, who is also an MLA and spokesperson for the Shiv Sena, confirmed that while Shinde would remain a part of the new cabinet, the deputy CM role did not befit someone who had already held the chief minister’s office.
The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is expected to nominate a different leader for the deputy CM position. Shirsat emphasized that the decision regarding the leadership structure would be finalized by the BJP, the junior partner in the ruling coalition.
Amid speculation over the new government’s leadership following a resounding victory by the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP “Mahayuti” alliance in the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shinde stated that he would respect the decision of the BJP leadership and would not create any obstacles in the formation of the new government. He clarified that he would not insist on retaining the chief minister’s post.
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