After a decisive win in Maharashtra’s assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance is facing a tense standoff over portfolio distribution. Despite strong performances by the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, the final government formation remains delayed due to conflicting demands from each party, especially for key positions like Home Ministry.

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• BJP (132 seats), Shiv Sena (57 seats), and NCP (41 seats) form the Mahayuti government post-elections.
• The parties are locked in intense negotiations over key portfolios.
• BJP is pushing for control over key ministries, including the Home Ministry.
• Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde had initially demanded the Home Ministry and Deputy CM post.
• Shinde ultimately agreed to choose between the Home Ministry and Urban Development.
• The swearing-in ceremony was delayed till almost the final hours due to the impasse.
• The standoff between parties is hampering the quick formation of the government.
• Key portfolios remain in limbo, leading to a political uncertainty in the state.
• Despite winning decisively, the alliance is struggling to present a united front.
• Speculation about power-sharing deals continues as negotiations drag on.