Fadnavis emerged as the frontrunner for the coveted post following the BJP's strong showing in the assembly elections, securing 132 seats in the 288-member house.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is set to take the oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, alongside Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as Chief Minister. According to Shiv Sena sources to news agency ANI,

Devendra Fadnavis is set to reclaim the Chief Minister position in Maharashtra with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The Mahayuti alliance's victory in the recent assembly elections marks a significant comeback for the BJP and its allies.

Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to assume the role of Chief Minister after being unanimously elected as the Leader of the Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party earlier today

The decision for Shinde to serve as Deputy CM follows speculation about his dissatisfaction with portfolio allocations. However, sources indicate that discussions with Fadnavis and senior BJP leaders have resolved differences.

Shiv Sena Chief and key Mahayuti alliance partner Eknath Shinde has agreed to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM along with Ajit Pawar after party leaders reportedly convinced him during a meeting.

Eknath Shinde is expected to be sworn in as Deputy CM alongside Ajit Pawar in the upcoming Mahayuti 2.0 government in Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis has been elected as Chief Minister for the third time following the BJP's victory.

A press conference by Mahayuti leaders featured a light-hearted moment when Ajit Pawar's banter about oath-taking prompted a witty retort from Eknath Shinde.

Notably, this will be the sixth time that Ajit Pawar will take oath as the Deputy chief minister of the state.

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