As the Maharashtra assembly term ends today, the Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde camp), and NCP (Ajit Pawar camp), is yet to decide on the Chief Minister of the state. The alliance secured a clear victory with 232 seats, but internal disagreements over who should hold the top post continue. If no consensus is reached, President’s rule could be imposed.

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• The Mahayuti alliance won 232 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
• BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 132 seats, while Shiv Sena and NCP won 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
• Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde camp insists that Shinde should retain the CM position.Ajit Pawar’s faction of NCP has expressed support for Fadnavis as CM.
• The alliance is facing a leadership deadlock over the Chief Minister’s position.
• Fadnavis is set to meet BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and JP Nadda, to discuss the formation of the new government.
• Shinde’s faction believes retaining the CM position will be beneficial ahead of upcoming municipal elections, including BMC.
• If no agreement is reached, President’s rule will be imposed in Maharashtra.
• A crucial meeting among Fadnavis, Shinde, and Ajit Pawar is expected to take place in Delhi to resolve the deadlock.