BJP on Saturday announced that the new Mahayuti govt will be sworn in on Dec 5 in what is being seen as a signal to Eknath Shinde to make up his mind fast about joining the govt led by Devendra Fadnavis.

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.

Mahayuti leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar met Amit Shah and JP Nadda in Delhi amid deadlock over CM face.

Caretaker Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde recovering from fever and throat infection, decision expected soon, oath ceremony on Dec 5.

New Delhi: Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde’s health has deteriorated, and a team of doctors is monitoring his condition. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Maharashtra News on India.com .

Eknath Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will “fully support” the BJP leadership’s decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle.