In the midst of the ongoing speculation over Maharashtra's future chief minister, a number of media outlets reported on Wednesday that Eknath Shinde, the departing chief minister, had asked to be given the state home ministry portfolio in the event that he was not appointed.

India: Who Will Be Maharashtra's New Chief Minister | Shinde VS Fadnavis

Tensions rise as Maharashtra's next Chief Minister remains uncertain, with the decision expected today. Outgoing CM Eknath Shinde says Shiv Sena will accept whatever decision Prime Minister Modi makes.

Maharashtra: Who Will Be The Next CM - Eknath Shinde or Devendra Fadnavis?

As the Mahayuti alliance is set to come back to power in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the suspense over who is going to be the next chief minister of the state seems to be deepening.

Fadnavis vs Shinde: Tussle for power continues in Maharashtra as CM resigns

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde hit out at his rival Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday (Nov 23) as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set for a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray after Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra: 'Answered criticism with work'

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is set to register a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, incumbent Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that upon the final declaration of the election results on Saturday (Nov 23), the alliance will collectively decide on who will be the CM face.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Eknath Shinde says will 'collectively decide' on the CM post

It's election season in India as the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand recently voted in assembly polls. The election for 288 seats in Maharashtra was held in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand voted in two phases – November 13 and November 20 – for a total of 81 assembly seats.

Assembly polls in India: Mahayuti set for landslide win in Maharashtra; INDIA bloc cross majority in J'khand

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Oct 20) announced its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra legislative elections. The state assembly has a total of 288 seats, and the BJP plans to contest 151 of them.

BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra assembly polls: Fadnavis, Bawankule among big names

Minutes before the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the dates of Assembly elections in Maharashtra on Tuesday (Oct 15), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a Diwali bonus for government employees, kindergarten teachers and ASHA workers.

Clever or foul? Maharashtra CM declares Diwali bonus for govt employees before election date announcement

Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on Sunday. Salman was accompanied by his sister Arpita Khan.

Salman Khan visits Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s residence for Ganesh Chaturthi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Eknath Shinde reveals MVA government's arrest plot against Fadnavis to undermine BJP

Officials have announced that the license of a Mumbai bar from which the BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah allegedly bought four beer bottles before hitting a couple on their bike last Sunday has been temporarily suspended.

BMW hit-and-run: Bar that sold beer to accused Mihir Shah faces license suspension

Rohit Sharma’s Team India have enjoyed a stellar last 36 hours after they returned to the nation on Thursday (July 4). The newly crowned champions of the T20 format on Friday were felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a brief ceremony held at his office in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup-winning squad felicitated by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

In the Indian state of Maharashtra, two videos have gone viral of youngsters, allegedly consuming drugs - one at an upscale bar in Pune and another inside a mall. The video sparked outrage in the city leading to the arrest of at least 14 people and suspension of five police personnel.

Pune bar case: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action; owner & manager among 14 held

Pune: 2 videos of drug consumption go viral, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra apartment on Tuesday. Security around his home was tightened as the CM arrived.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde meets Salman Khan after firing incident; says ‘will finish Lawrence Bishnoi’

Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Govinda joins Shiv Sena: Bollywood actor kicks off second innings in politics

Political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with speculation surrounding a reported proposal from the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to Raj Thackeray, urging him to merge his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with Shiv Sena and assume its presidency.

BJP is urging Raj Thackeray to merge MNS with Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde: Report

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar on Thursday extended an invitation to Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, and the two deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for lunch at his Baramati residence on Saturday when the state leadership will visit the constituency to inaugurate several developmental projects.

BJP 2nd round of talks on seat sharing in Maharashtra; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar today held that Eknath Shinde led faction was the real Shiv Sena when the rival faction emerged within the party on June 22, 2022. He has refused to disqualify any member from both the factions, led by Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray.

Maharashtra house speaker rules in the Sena vs Sena dispute

In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray camp, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar has declared that faction led by state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the real Shiv Sena.

Maharashtra Shiv Sena verdict: Assembly speaker says Eknath Shinde faction is the real party

In a big win for Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday ruled that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was legitimate as he had the support of majority party MLAs. He also ruled that the Shinde faction MLAs could not be disqualified as then Shiv Sena chief whip, Sunil Prabhu, had no authority to call the legislature meeting.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde split Shiv Sena, Shinde faction declared real Shiv Sena

The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system.

India: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces ‘New Healthcare Vision 2035’

Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23).

India: Death toll rises to 27 in Maharashtra landslide, rescue efforts called off with many still missing

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