Maharashtra Cabinet Speculation: Will Eknath Shinde Join Devendra Fadnavis’s Government?
Mumbai : The picture of the new government under Devendra Fadnavis’s leadership has become clear (Maharashtra Cabinet Speculation). Acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will take the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. Earlier, there were speculations about Shinde not joining the new government.
महाराष्ट्र में अब सीएम नहीं असल लड़ाई नंबर दो की है, शिंदे और पवार में किसका होगा पावर ज्यादा
Key Developments:
1. Devendra Fadnavis elected leader of the legislative party: On Wednesday morning, Devendra Fadnavis was elected the leader of the legislative party. After the meeting of the legislative party, Fadnavis visited Varsha Bungalow to meet Eknath Shinde. Ajit Pawar also arrived there.
2. Claim to form the government: Subsequently, the three leaders went to Raj Bhavan and staked their claim to form the government. Governor CP Radhakrishnan invited them to form the government. The new government will be sworn in tomorrow (Thursday, December 5) at 5:30 pm at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan.
3. Fadnavis appeals to Shinde to join the government: After meeting the Governor, the three leaders addressed a press conference. During this, Devendra Fadnavis appealed to Eknath Shinde to join the government. Fadnavis said, “I myself went to Eknath Shinde. We all want him to be with us in this government. I am confident that he will be with us.” (Maharashtra Cabinet Speculation)
4. Shinde’s response: When asked about joining the government, Eknath Shinde said, “Wait till evening.” Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar said, “I am taking the oath.” All the leaders laughed during this. Shinde then jokingly said, “He has experience. He can take the oath in the morning as well as in the evening.”
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5. Shinde’s statement: He said, “The mandate given by the people has increased our responsibility. I am happy that Devendra Fadnavis is becoming the Chief Minister once again. There is no big or small in the Mahayuuti. In the last two and a half years, we brought many schemes and did welfare work.”
6. Fadnavis’ statement: After being elected the leader of the legislative party, Devendra Fadnavis said, “Our responsibility has increased. We need to work harder. It will be challenging to fulfill the expectations that people have from us. To live up to the expectations of the people, we will have to work together with our colleagues.”
7. Ajit Pawar’s statement: Ajit Pawar said that we will do our best to run the government in the state. NCP’s Sunil Tatkare will handle the party-related activities.
8. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony: Preparations have been completed for Devendra Fadnavis’ swearing-in ceremony. The BJP leader said that 42,000 people will participate in this program. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 9 to 10 Union Ministers and 19 Chief Ministers will attend the ceremony. The BJP leader said that separate seating arrangements have been made for 2,000 VIPs including leaders of various religions.
9. Only three leaders to take oath: It is believed that for now only Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will take the oath. Other ministers will take the oath after few days. However, the process of meetings to include ministers is ongoing. (Maharashtra Cabinet Speculation)
10. BJP’s performance in the elections: Notably, in the Maharashtra Assembly elections held on November 20, the BJP won 132 out of 288 seats, its best performance so far. With the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the Mahayuuti alliance has a majority of 230 seats. The state has 288 assembly seats.
