Page 8 - Latest Updates on Eknath Shinde
Devendra Fadnavis' name finalised for Maharashtra CM's post: BJP leader
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the leader told PTI that the BJP legislature party meeting will be held on either December 2 or 3
 "Devendra Fadnavis' name finalised for Maharashtra CM's post: BJP leader")
Maharashtra CM to be decided by BJP; will have my support, says Shinde
Shinde also said he comes to his village regularly and wondered why should there be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM's post last week
 "Maharashtra CM to be decided by BJP; will have my support, says Shinde")
Caretaker CM Shinde recovering from fever, to return to Mumbai today
Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who took ill at his native village in Satara district, is recovering and will return to Mumbai on Sunday evening, an associate said.
Eknath Shinde suffering from fever, throat infection for 2 days: Family doc
The doctor mentioned that a team of three to four doctors is treating Eknath Shinde in his native village in Satara district, Maharashtra
 "Eknath Shinde suffering from fever, throat infection for 2 days: Family doc")
CM will be from BJP, 2 deputy CMs from allies: Ajit Pawar on Maha govt
Ajit Pawar was in the city to meet 95-year-old social activist Dr Baba Adhav, who held a protest against the alleged misuse of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the recent Maharashtra assembly poll
 "CM will be from BJP, 2 deputy CMs from allies: Ajit Pawar on Maha govt")
Maha poll verdict murder of democracy; govt, EC should clear doubts: Patole
In the November 20 assembly polls, the ruling Mahayuti registered a resounding victory and retained power in the state, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats
 "Maha poll verdict murder of democracy; govt, EC should clear doubts: Patole")
New Maha govt to be formed on Dec 5, Fadnavis frontrunner for CM post
A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on Friday was put off and likely to take place on Sunday
 "New Maha govt to be formed on Dec 5, Fadnavis frontrunner for CM post")
Shinde's health delays Cabinet talks, no friction over Maharashtra CM post
Shiv Sena has refuted rumours of Eknath Shinde's dissatisfaction over delay in finalising the name for the post of Maharashtra CM
 "Shinde's health delays Cabinet talks, no friction over Maharashtra CM post")
Shiv Sena demands home portfolio in new Maharashtra govt, says Shirsat
Shirsat's remarks indicate fissures that have developed among Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP, who put up a stellar performance in the recently held Maharashtra state polls by winning
 "Shiv Sena demands home portfolio in new Maharashtra govt, says Shirsat")
11 killed, 23 hurt as state transport bus overturns in Maharashtra's Gondia
The deceased included a 32-year-old woman police personnel, identified as Smita Suryavanshi from Morgaon in Gondia, police said
Shinde is not upset, says Samant after Mahayuti meeting gets cancelled
Shinde has earlier made it clear that he would accept the decision of the BJP top brass on the next chief minister
Maharashtra govt formation hits a snag as Shinde's sudden exit stalls talks
Maharashtra's government formation hits a roadblock as Eknath Shinde's sudden departure for his village delays crucial talks on portfolio distribution, leaving the power-sharing pact uncertain
 "Maharashtra govt formation hits a snag as Shinde's sudden exit stalls talks")
If Shinde doesn't take deputy CM post, it will go to someone else: Shirsat
After Mahayuti alliance's astounding performance in Maharashtra polls, where it won 230 of the 288 seats, Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said that he will fully support BJP's decision
 "If Shinde doesn't take deputy CM post, it will go to someone else: Shirsat")
Back from Delhi, Shinde heads to village; Mahayuti meet likely on Dec 1
Many leaders in the Shiv Sena are asking Shinde to accept deputy CM's post if offered by the BJP, however, another section feels it wouldn't be right for him to accept No. 2 position
 "Back from Delhi, Shinde heads to village; Mahayuti meet likely on Dec 1")
Maharashtra CM race nears end as BJP, Shinde, Pawar meet Amit Shah
The meeting came a day after Eknath Shinde offered to step aside and accept the BJP's decision on the next chief minister of Maharashtra. Former CM Devendra Fadnavis is expected to take the top post
 "Maharashtra CM race nears end as BJP, Shinde, Pawar meet Amit Shah")
Eknath Shinde calls first meeting with Amit Shah, Nadda 'positive'
Shinde reiterated that there were no obstacles regarding the Chief Minister's post and that 'Ladla Bhai' is a title that holds more significance for him than anything else
Fadnavis, Pawar, Shinde meet Amit Shah for Maharashtra power-sharing pact
Recovering from its Lok Sabha elections losses, the BJP bagged 132 constituencies, highest among all constituents of the Mahayuti. Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP also performed well. Sena won
 "Fadnavis, Pawar, Shinde meet Amit Shah for Maharashtra power-sharing pact")
Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde unlikely to take deputy CM role in new govt
Amid suspense over who would occupy the top post after the landslide victory of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP 'Mahayuti'
Eknath Shinde set an example of 'alliance dharma', says son Shrikant
It is said that power allures almost everyone but Eknath Shinde is an exception. For him, service towards the nation and people is of paramount priority and his legacy will inspire future generations
 "Eknath Shinde set an example of 'alliance dharma', says son Shrikant")
Next CM will choose Maharashtra cabinet; Mahayuti stands united: Fadnavis
Tipped as a front-runner for the CM post, Fadnavis stressed that the Mahayuti coalition of Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP remains united in forming the government
 "Next CM will choose Maharashtra cabinet; Mahayuti stands united: Fadnavis")