Maharashtra Cabinet: Who May Get What Under Mahayuti Government, Read Here

BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance has emerged victorious in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. since then,  there have been speculations about the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. There is a strong contention between between Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. As per Republic sources, Devendra Fadnavis will be taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde will be the Deputy Chief Ministers. Here is a list of who may get what portfolio in the upcoming Maharashtra Cabinet.

Devendra Fadnavis Next Maharashtra CM: Sources

According to our sources, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, who is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is all set to take oath as the next Chief Minister of the state. Devendra Fadnavis is also expected to keep the Home portfolio with himself.

Maharashtra Cabinet: Who Might Get What Portfolio?

With BJP's Devendra Fadnavis a strong contendor for the chief minister's position, here are the potential picks for the cabinet:

Chief Minister - Devendra Fadnavis
Home Ministry - Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Ministers - Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde
Finance Ministry - Ajit Pawar
Revenue - Eknath Shinde
PWD - Eknath Shinde
Urban Development - BJP (Name of leader not yet announced)

The Maharashtra Assembly election results were declared on November 23, but the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has yet to officially announce its choice for Chief Minister. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 132 seats in the 280-member Maharashtra Assembly, while its allies--the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, and the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar--won 57 and 41 seats, respectively.

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