Maharashtra Politics: After the much-anticipated oath taking ceremony of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the main target is as soon as once more over the cupboard berths allocation. With Shiv Sena displaying curiosity within the residence ministry for the reason that Mahayuti alliance’s landslide victory, BJP is reportedly anticipated to cede housing ministry to former CM and present deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Mahayuti events have finalised a date for the cupboard growth, however readability on portfolio allocation stays elusive. Sources cited by PTI point out that BJP allies Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP are prone to retain their earlier portfolios. Nevertheless, Shiv Sena might acquire a further ministry. Former CM Shinde, now a Deputy CM alongside Devendra Fadnavis, might safe one other key ministry for his social gathering. Ajit Pawar is anticipated to retain the finance portfolio, sources added.
The Shiv Sena has repeatedly demanded a submit matching Shinde’s stature and pushed for the house portfolio.
Sources recommend the Maharashtra authorities might embody recent faces. The BJP is anticipated to safe 20-21 ministerial berths, whereas the Shiv Sena might get 11-12, and the NCP 9-10. Studies point out 30-32 ministers from the three events are prone to take oath.
Within the lately concluded Meeting Elections, the Mahayuti alliance gained 230 out of 288 seats. Whereas BJP secured 132 seats, Shinde’s Shiv Sena received 57, and Pawar’s NCP 41.
