Maharashtra election results: Momentum builds in BJP to make Devendra Fadnavis CM

Published On : 2024-11-25T08:01:43+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The 'Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde' conundrum continues for Mahayuti on the question of who should be the new CM even as there are indications that BJP would not want to delay the return of Dev

Shinde would have been a shoo-in as CM had the poll results thrown up a modest majority for Mahayuti but the scale of BJP's performance has transformed the party's outlook.

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Though this will not please the Shinde-led Sena as the poll campaign was carried out under his leadership BJP's brass is reportedly pushing for a change. It acknowledges Shinde's leadership the success of his Ladki Bahin initiative and his persona as a man of action but it believes the win has equally been that ofHindutva forces articulated during campaigns by

Eknath Shinde is learnt to be reluctant to leave the CM office. Sources suggest Shinde's reluctance to step down is rooted in a strategic argument by him.

Shinde's argument is that his appeal among urban and Marathi voters could further consolidate the coalition's grip on state politics ensuring a sweep in local polls. This perspective taps into the regional pride and grassroots connection that Shinde has cultivated which could be advantageous

On the one hand the party recognises electoral advantage of having a neta like Shinde who has proven his mettle in connecting with the populace. On the other hand the leadership sees Fadnavis as a figure who can bring a fresh, dynamic approach to governance, realigning state politics with the national

Party insiders say several rounds of meetings including a top brass brainstorming until late Saturday night took place but the issue remained undecided. Sources added that the issue is unlikely to be resolved immediately

Fadnavis could not continue as CM in 2019 despite BJP and undivided Shiv Sena alliance victory under his leadership and later had to be content with deputy CM's office under Shinde.

Fadnavis known for his administrative acumen and political astuteness has a history of steering Maharashtra through economic reforms and infrastructural developments. His tenure was marked by aggressive governance which appealed to a segment of the voters who are now possibly looking for a return to his leadership style.

The incumbent Mahayuti alliance delivered a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning 233 out of 288 seats and dealing a major blow to the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), reducing them to just 49 seats and leaving them unable to claim the post of

All 57 Shiv Sena MLAs have been called to a hotel in Bandra to elect the legislature party leader. The meeting may take place on Monday. Sena functionaries said cm-shinde" target="_blank">CM Shinde is likely to submit his resignation to the governor on Monday or Tuesday and then continue as

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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