Maharashtra: The health of caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, who is at his native village in Satara, has deteriorated. Shinde is suffering from fever and a throat infection and a team of doctors is treating him.

As the suspense over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister continues, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's health deteriorated on Saturday in his native village Satara. A team of doctors reached his home for medical checkup and advised him to take rest.

Eknath Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will “fully support” the BJP leadership’s decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle.

Amidst ongoing government formation in Maharashtra, Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has demanded 12 key ministries. He has also sought the Legislative Council's chair.

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped down as Maharashtra Chief Minister, even as the suspense over who will succeed him as the new CM continued, three days after state assembly election results were announced.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's health deteriorated and has been put under medical observation in his native village. Shinde is suffering from a respiratory tract infection, according to doctors.