The move has triggered row within the party ranks as some believe the undue elevation of Shrikant would damage the reputation of Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde today (27 November) claimed that he has left the decision to choose Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Amid speculation over Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde assures support for BJP's decision in a press conference.

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday gave an interesting tweak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election slogan "Ek hain to safe hain" as it continued.

In Bihar, the NDA is in power with JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister, even though the BJP holds more seats in the state Assembly. Addressing speculation about adopting a similar model in Maharashtra, BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla rejected the idea, citing the party's robust organisational structure and leadership.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Monday demanded the post of Maharashtra chief minister for Eknath Shinde, saying the BJP must give a befitting reply to people who say the party uses and throws allies. Amid uncertainty about who would become the chief minister of Maharashtra,

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is expected to resign on Tuesday but will stay on as caretaker CM. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified that no decision has been made on the next CM, but it will be a joint decision by the ruling alliance partners.

In a meeting held in Mumbai on Sunday, Shiv Sena leaders passed a resolution unanimously electing Eknath Shinde as the legislative party leader.