In the Maharashtra polls, the BJP handed a crushing defeat to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), the opposition alliance of the Congress and the Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar factions of the Sena and NCP,

There were reports that Shinde was disappointed for not getting a second term as CM despite the Mahayuti alliance winning a thumping victory under his leadership. The Sena leader, however, cleared the air on Monday, saying he would support any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

The BJP on its own walked away with 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena with 57 and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP with 41 seats. Ajit Pawar already hinted that his party will support Fadnavis for the top job in the state.

Union minister Ramadas Athawale backed Devendra Fadnavis for the Maharashtra CM post. Athawale said his party feels Fadnavis should get another opport

Eknath Shinde called PM Modi the head of the family. He said the BJP leadership mustn't consider him an obstacle in government formation.

BJP insiders believe prime portfolios are non-negotiable since the party has secured a massive mandate in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

The caretaker chief minister dismissed reports suggesting he was displeased about not being selected for another term

Maharashtra's next Chief Minister remains undecided amid political tensions. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena insists on his reinstatement, while the BJP considers alternatives like Devendra Fadnavis. The co