Aakhir Tak – In Shorts
- Maharashtra’s political deadlock over government formation has stretched to 10 days.
- Eknath Shinde canceled meetings due to health issues.
- Ajit Pawar flew to Delhi for talks with BJP leadership.
- The Mahayuti alliance won 230 of 288 seats in the recent elections.
- Devendra Fadnavis is widely expected to become the next Chief Minister.
Aakhir Tak – In Depth
Current Situation
Maharashtra’s political deadlock continues, with no consensus on government formation after 10 days. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, unwell with a throat infection, canceled crucial meetings with Mahayuti alliance leaders. Meanwhile, NCP leader Ajit Pawar has traveled to Delhi to consult with BJP’s top leadership regarding government formation and cabinet portfolios.
Political Dynamics
The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, winning 230 out of 288 seats. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena’s 57 and NCP’s 41.
Chief Ministership Race
Speculations point towards Devendra Fadnavis as the likely Chief Minister due to the BJP’s dominant position. There were rumors about Shinde’s son, Shrikant Shinde, vying for the Deputy Chief Minister post, but he dismissed these claims, stating he has no aspirations for ministerial roles.
Next Steps
BJP President JP Nadda appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani as observers for the BJP’s legislative party meeting scheduled for December 4. The new government’s oath-taking ceremony is expected to take place on December 5 in Mumbai.
Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember
- Maharashtra faces a prolonged deadlock in government formation.
- Eknath Shinde’s health has delayed crucial alliance meetings.
- Devendra Fadnavis is the frontrunner for the Chief Minister role.
