Home Ministry For Eknath Shinde? Sena Camp Drives Hard Bargain On Maharashtra CM Post: Sources

Last Updated:November 27, 2024, 09:32 IST

Eknath Shinde has reportedly demanded the Home Ministry portfolio if not chosen as Maharashtra's chief minister after the BJP-led Mahayuti's landslide victory in the Assembly elections.

Eknath Shinde (Photo: PTI)

As the suspense over the next chief minister of Maharashtra continues, sources have told CNN-News18 that Eknath Shinde has demanded the Home Ministry department of the state, if he is not made the chief minister.

The demand was reportedly put forth during a meeting of the Shinde camp leaders with Devendra Fadnavis late last night.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti won a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections winning 235 seats in the 288-member House.

The BJP won 132 seats, followed by Shinde-led Shiv Sena (57) and Ajit Pawar-led NCP (41).

Smaller parties, who are part of the alliance, won five seats.

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