Shinde Wants ‘Fair Share,’ But BJP Aims for Deputy CM Seat for Itself
While Maharashtra awaits its new government, former CM Eknath Shinde‘s tenure is coming
to an end as he heads back to his village amidst ongoing talks about cabinet formation. The
late-night meeting hosted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah saw Shinde conceding most
points, including accepting BJP’s nominee for CM, likely Devendra Fadnavis.
However, sources indicate that Shinde is looking for a “fair share” in the poweriesto ensure
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## Maharashtra Politics: A New Chapter?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Maharashtra is abuzz with political drama as talks for the new government formation continue. With us today is political analyst Dr. Anjali Sharma to shed some light on the recent developments. Dr. Sharma, former CM Eknath Shinde seems to be making concessions left and right. What’s driving this shift?
**Dr. Sharma:** Well, it appears that BJP is asserting its dominance in the Mahayuti alliance. While Shinde had initially held out for a larger share in the cabinet, the recent meeting hosted by Amit Shah seems to have tilted the scales in BJP’s favour. [[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-government-formation-live-updates-chief-minister-eknath-shinde-devendra-fadnavis-mla-bjp-ncp-mahayuti-shiv-sena-congress-elections-2024/liveblog/115710012.cms)]suggests that Shinde has yielded on many fronts and is likely accepting Devendra Fadnavis as the new CM.
**Host:** So, despite Shinde backing the BJP to form the government after splitting from the Uddhav Thackeray faction, it seems he may not reap significant benefits?
**Dr. Sharma:** That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? While BJP praises Shinde’s performance in the last 2.5 years, the reality is that they are aiming for the deputy CM seat themselves. This signals a clear power imbalance within the alliance.
**Host:** Does this spell trouble for the future of the Mahayuti coalition?
**Dr. Sharma:** Only time will tell. While the alliance seems cemented for now, if Shinde feels sidelined or his demands are not met, fissures could appear down the line. This power dynamic will be crucial to watch in the coming months.
**Host:** Thank you for your insightful analysis, Dr. Sharma.
