BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla stated that no pre-election commitment had been made to keep Shinde as Chief Minister. Instead, the decision would be based on the election results.

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,

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.

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

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM, BJP faces dilemma over retaining him, impacting alliances and future elections.