BJP Withholds Name of CM Candidate
In the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won 230 of 288 seats, securing a resounding victory. The BJP hasn’t officially disclosed the new chief minister’s name, though. Although there has been no formal decision, several MLAs are advocating for the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, to take the lead.
The Big Decision and Resignation of Eknath Shinde
Following the election results, former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde resigned. Since then, he has withdrew to his Satara hamlet, where he frequently goes when he needs to make important decisions. Shiv Sena leaders predict that Shinde would make a significant announcement in the next 24 hours. Some people think he would leave active politics, while others think he might take up a new position in the state or federal government.
Alliance Dynamics and Difficulties
Internal issues plague the Mahayuti coalition, which is made up of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP group. Although the BJP became the largest party in the alliance, the formation of the government has been delayed due to leadership disputes. Citing Shinde’s leadership as essential to their triumph, several Shiv Sena MLAs expect he would remain CM.
Congress’s Remarks and Criticism
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— LoksattaLive (@LoksattaLive) November 27, 2024The Congress party, which did poorly in the polls, has expressed dissatisfaction with the voting process and demanded that any suspected anomalies be looked into. The necessity of reflection and a more robust electoral plan has been underlined by leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge. Additionally, some Congress members believe that part of the reason they lost was because the party did not provide a strong candidate for chief minister, such as Uddhav Thackeray.
Congress’s Remarks and Criticism
The Congress party, which did poorly in the polls, has expressed dissatisfaction with the voting process and demanded that any suspected anomalies be looked into. The necessity of reflection and a more robust electoral plan has been underlined by leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge. Additionally, some Congress members believe that part of the reason they lost was because the party did not provide a strong candidate for chief minister, such as Uddhav Thackeray.
A decision is anticipated shortly.
According to reports, the BJP leadership, which includes Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is involved in choosing the CM candidate. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place soon after the decision, which is expected to be made by December 2.
The political events in Maharashtra serve as a reminder of the difficulties in preserving unity within a varied alliance and the intricacies of coalition politics. All eyes are on the BJP and Eknath Shinde’s next move as the state waits for a new leader.
