Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde left for his village in Satara district on Friday after returning from Delhi where he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sparking speculation.

After days of speculations, Shiv Sena has finally demanded the Home Ministery portfolio. The govt formation is delayed in Maharashtra as all three parties are having discussions around the shape of the new cabinet.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government and claimed

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde praises his father, caretaker Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, for prioritizing alliance dharma over personal ambition. Eknath Shinde announced support for BJP's leadership in forming the new state government.

Shirsat's remarks indicate fissures that have developed among Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP, who put up a stellar performance in the recently held Maharashtra state polls by winning 230 out of 288 assembly seats.

"According to me, whenever Eknath Shinde thinks that he needs some time to think he goes to his native village. By tomorrow evening, he will take a big decision. It can be anything, a political

Speaking to reporters, Shirsat said, "Yesterday, leaders from Maharashtra met at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will make the final decision regarding the new Chief Minister.

A new government may be formed by December 2, after alliance leaders Fadnavis, Shah, Nadda, Pawar, and Shinde held a meeting last night.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said the new Chief Minister for Maharashtra will be announced by Friday midnight. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will make a big decision within 24 hours. Eknath Shinde is more focused on Maharashtra politics.