Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday tendered his resignation to the Governor CP Radhakrishnan, at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis were also present.
Shinde has been appointed the caretaker Chief Minister until the state’s government is formed.
As the Maharashtra Assembly Election concluded, the BJP emerged as the largest party by winning over 132 seat. However, the Mahayuti alliance is yet to decide on a Chief Minister to lead the government.
Earlier, BJP leader and former Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narvekar said that when CM Shinde resigns, he will be appointed as the caretaker CM till the new government is formed.
"Today the term of the assembly is ending. If he (CM Shinde) resigns today, he will be requested to work as a caretaker CM till a new government is formed. The leaders of the three parties, our parliamentary board, will decide on this (CM) matter. And soon the government will be formed in Maharashtra," Narvekar told ANI.
The current Chief Minister said earlier in a post on X told his party’s workers to not congregate or gather in Mumbai to show support for him.
"Out of love for me, some congregations have appealed to everyone to gather together and come to Mumbai. I am deeply grateful for your love. But I appeal that no one should come together in my support in such a manner. Once again it is my humble request that Shiv Sena workers should not assemble at Varsha bungalow (official residence of CM) or anywhere else," said the X post by Shinde.
He also reaffirmed the unity of the Mahayuti alliance, stating that after their decisive victory, the alliance will remain intact.
"After the great victory of Mahayutti, our government will be formed once again in the state. As a grand alliance, we contested the election together and are still together today," the post said.
"The grand alliance has been and will continue to be strong for a strong and prosperous Maharashtra," Shinde added.