The Maharashtra assembly election results were declared on Nov 23, but the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has yet to finalise its choice for the top post.

There is still uncertainty surrounding the formation of the new Maharashtra government because caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde abruptly left for his Satara district village on Friday, postponing talks on portfolio distribution and forcing the cancellation of a crucial Mahayuti alliance meeting.

Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has returned to Mumbai and is heading to his native village in Satara amidst ongoing suspense about his successor. Internal discussions within the Shiv Sena reveal differing opinions on Shinde accepting a deputy CM role.

Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Shah and Nadda late Thursday to thrash out a power-sharing pact for the next government in Maharashtra after the BJP-led coalition registered a thumping majority in the Assembly elections.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde had 'good and positive' discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief J P Nadda regarding government formation. A decision on the new chief minister is expected soon.

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Suspense over the next CM of Maharashtra continues to build with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis being a front runner for the post along with Eknath Shinde.

Eknath Shinde might not become deputy CM. He was the chief minister in the previous government. Shinde's aide said the position is not suitable for him. He will, however, join the cabinet. Shinde's Shiv Sena will choose another leader for the deputy CM role.