Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated that the power-sharing agreement will be finalized after a meeting with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar in Delhi. Shinde expressed his deference to the BJP's senior leadership,

The big question on everyone's mind is, 'Who will be Maharashtra's next Chief Minister?' While the Shiv Sena rallies behind Eknath Shinde for the CM's post, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains steadfast in supporting Devendra Fadnavis.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde are the top contenders for the chief ministers’ post in Maharashtra. However, speculation are rife that Fadnavis will take over as the next CM.

Eknath Shinde was flanked by some of his MLAs, including Pratap Sarnaik and Dada Bhuse during a press conference in Thane, where he said he had told PM Modi and Amit Shah to take a final call on next CM.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Shiv Sena will support BJP's high command decision on next chief minister.

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde signaled a potential change in leadership, stating his willingness to accept the decision of Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah regarding the next CM.

Decks cleared for government formation in Maharashtra as caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he will accept Modi-Shah’s decision. Shiv Sena leader and caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra,

Eknath Shinde will not pose any obstacle during govt formation. I told this to Amit Shah yesterday and also PM and hence," says Eknath Shinde. "In last 2.5 years, the love that I got, they believe that I am their CM,

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said he will “fully support” BJP leadership’s decision to name the next CM, adding that he won’t be a hurdle in the process