Eknath Shinde has hinted that he is out of the race for the Maharashtra CM post, saying he will abide by PM Narendra Modi’s and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s decision on the matter. This means the path is clear for the BJP to appoint its own face for the top job.

The BJP will likely give 12 Maharashtra cabinet berths, including three big-ticket portfolios, to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to make up for the Chief Minister post, according to sources.

Maharashtra: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said the coalition's leaders will make a decision on the CM post soon.

Caretaker Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde conceded to the BJP's decision regarding the chief minister's post, endorsing their chosen candidate. Shinde expressed his support for the BJP's decision and denied any discontent,

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule thanked caretaker CM and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde for clarifying that he or his party would not become an obstacle in forming the state government,

The uncertainty surrounding the selection of Shinde's successor remains, as coalition leaders have yet to reach a consensus on the candidate.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Shiv Sena will support BJP's high command decision on next chief minister.

Decks cleared for government formation in Maharashtra as caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he will accept Modi-Shah’s decision. Shiv Sena leader and caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra,