Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, said his father was setting an example of following the "alliance dharma" by setting aside personal ambition.

Eknath Shinde, who served as chief minister in the outgoing Maharashtra government, is unlikely to accept the post of deputy CM in the new dispensation, his close aide Sanjay Shirsat said on Thursday.

Shrikant Shinde lauded his father, Eknath Shinde, for prioritizing "alliance dharma" over personal ambitions. Eknath Shinde affirmed support for Modi and Shah's CM choice, paving the way for a BJP-led government in Maharashtra.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde all but conceded his claim for the top job on Wednesday, saying he left the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to name its chief ministerial candidate.

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership of pressuring Eknath Shinde to give up his claim on the post of the state's chief minister.

Shiv Sena voices support for Eknath Shinde's continued leadership. Shinde's performance as caretaker Chief Minister is praised. Party members emphasize BJP's crucial role in recent election success. They pledge to accept BJP's Chief Minister decision.

The big question on everyone's mind is, 'Who will be Maharashtra's next Chief Minister?' While the Shiv Sena rallies behind Eknath Shinde for the CM's post, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains steadfast in supporting Devendra Fadnavis.

Affiliated with the Shiv Sena, Shrikant Shinde is the son of Eknath Shinde, the current caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra

As Devendra Fadnavis gears up to return as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, internal dissent brews within the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction). Eknath Shinde has reportedly pushed for his son, Shrikant Shinde,