The BJP leader, with close RSS ties, is credited with sculpting the party’s turnaround in Maharashtra, where it won 132 of of the 148 seats it contested for the Assembly, a few months after it suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha polls winning just nine out of the 28 seats contested from the State

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said Wednesday that he had told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will not pose any hurdles in the formation of the new state government.

The decision on 43 other cabinet berths and portfolio distribution among the three alliance members of Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) is yet to be finalised.

Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said he has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will abide by the BJP's decision on naming his successor.

NCP chief Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday that discussions over government formation will take place in Delhi on Thursday and a final decision will be taken.

A key NDA meeting is all set to take place on Thursday in the national capital which will clarify the suspense over CM post.

BJP insiders believe prime portfolios are non-negotiable since the party has secured a massive mandate in Maharashtra Assembly elections as Devendra Fadnavis is set to become the chief minister.

Mahayuti's historic victory marks a dramatic turnaround for Fadnavis, whose political fortunes seemed to wane over the last few years.