Amid suspense over the state's next chief minister, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said in a presser on Tuesday that his party will support whatever PM Modi and the BJP leadership decides.

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Shortly after Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde clarified that his party won't be an 'obstacle' in government formation in Maharashtra, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said that there has never been any disagreements in the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Union minister and RPI (A) leader Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday voiced support for Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister of Maharashtra but stressed that he would abide by the BJP "high command'

Eknath Shinde called PM Modi the head of the family. He said the BJP leadership mustn't consider him an obstacle in government formation.

The suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues but as per BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis the wait will be over 'soon'. His statement comes at a time when Eknath Shinde announced a media address at 3 pm today.

Amid suspense over the state's next chief minister, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said in a presser on Tuesday that his party will support whatever PM Modi and the BJP leadership decides.