Mahayuti Huddle: Devendra Fadnavis Meets Ajit Pawar Ahead Of Key Meet, Eknath Shinde Enroute Delhi

Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, and Eknath Shinde met with Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss the formation of a new government in Maharashtra following the recent political developments. The meeting aimed to finalize the leadership of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, with strong indications pointing towards Fadnavis's return as Chief Minister, and discussions focused on power-sharing arrangements and key ministerial portfolios within the government.

Fadnavis's potential return as CM

• 00:00:38 There are strong indications that Devendra Fadnavis will be appointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again, following the recent political developments and the meetings between the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance leaders and Amit Shah. Fadnavis previously served as CM, and his relationship with Ajit Pawar is believed to be better than Eknath Shinde's. Sources suggest that Shinde might not be interested in the Deputy CM position.

Shinde's role and demands

• 00:04:08 Eknath Shinde, the current caretaker CM, has expressed a reluctance to take on the role of Deputy CM after previously holding the CM position. He desires crucial ministerial portfolios, including Home, Urban Development and MSRDC, which he believes are important for his political influence within the state. Shinde held Urban Development since 2014 and believes it provided him with resources to build support within the Shiv Sena.

Pawar's preference for Fadnavis

• 00:01:38 Ajit Pawar, leader of the NCP and a key ally in the alliance, has publicly expressed his preference for Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister. He believes that Fadnavis's leadership would be beneficial for the alliance. Pawar and Fadnavis have reportedly held private meetings and discussions, with Pawar indicating his support for Fadnavis's leadership of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

Meeting and power-sharing

• 00:00:09 A major meeting of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance leaders, including Fadnavis, Pawar, and Shinde, was held in Delhi with Amit Shah. The meeting focused on the government formation and power-sharing agreements within the alliance. Shinde's arrival in Delhi was coordinated with the meeting, and the leaders were working towards a conclusion regarding the leadership of the alliance and the future of the government.

Key Meeting with Amit Shah

• 00:00:17 A crucial meeting was convened at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in Delhi, which involved prominent figures from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance – Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, and Eknath Shinde. The meeting aimed to finalize the coalition government’s formation in Maharashtra and involved discussions regarding the leadership and power-sharing structure among the coalition partners. The meeting was expected to conclude late into the night, highlighting its importance for the state’s future political landscape.