However, despite being the largest party with 132 seats and making Devendra Fadnavis a CM candidate, there's no agreement among alliance partners. The BJP has ruled out replicating the Bihar model, where Nitish Kumar was made CM before elections.

Days after the Mahayuti secured a thumping majority in Maharashtra, the alliance was not able to make a consensus for the chief ministerial face yet as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post,

The Shiv Sena had called for 'Bihar-model' governance where the top post will be given to an ally, in this case, Eknath Shinde

Given the decisive results, with the BJP bagging an overwhelming 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), it is learnt that the BJP leadership in Delhi is not happy with the “pressure tactics” adopted by Shinde supporters to make him Chief Minister again.

As the BJP contemplates its next chief minister for Maharashtra, the spotlight is on Devendra Fadnavis. Despite Eknath Shinde's recent tenure, the BJP's election success may tip the scales in favour of Fadnavis.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, BJP to retain chief ministership. Devendra Fadnavis likely new CM, with swearing-in expected soon.