Mumbai, Nov 26: As the term of the Maharashtra Assembly ends today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor C P Radhakrishnan.
Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to tender their resignation.
Shinde has been appointed the caretaker Chief Minister until the state’s government is formed.
After a decisive Mahayuti alliance win, and Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the largest party by winning over 132 seat, the alliance is yet to decide on a Chief Minister to lead the government.
The Mahayuti alliance is yet to decide on its Chief Ministerial candidate after its huge win in the state. Two time Chief Minister and current Deputy CM, Devendra Fadnavis is seen as the first choice for the position, as he is part of the BJP, the single largest party in the assembly.
The current Chief Minister said earlier in a post on X told his party’s workers to not congregate or gather in Mumbai to show support for him.
