NDA Set for Oath Ceremony Tomorrow After Mega Maharashtra Victory

A decisive victory in the state elections has propelled the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to the formation of government in Maharashtra, as it bagged 235 of the 288 seats. According to reports, senior Shiv Sena minister Deepak Kesarkar confirmed the fact that the oath ceremony was most likely to take place tomorrow.

NDA Oath Ceremony: Mahayuti Gears Up After Maharashtra Victory

Sources revealed that the swearing-in ceremony will initially include only the chief minister and deputy chief ministers, with cabinet appointments to be decided and announced at a later stage.

Who Will Be Next Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

Currently, the two contenders for the chief minister's post are Eknath Shinde-the CM and Shiv Sena faction leader-they have also declared commitment to keeping the alliance united-under stress-they have emphasized that unity will be maintained as it will be a collective decision taken by all three Mahayuti leaders. Devendra Fadnavis also told, "There will be no dispute about who will be the Chief Minister. it was decided from day one that the leaders will decide together.

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The political observers speculate that Fadnavis may claim the top post as the BJP emerged the largest party with 132 seats. However, Eknath Shinde's significant role in an alliance's success also adds weight to his candidature. Opposition leaders have targeted Shinde already with suggestions that he might have to work under Fadnavis if the BJP takes the lead.

Political Turmoil in Maharashtra: A History

Maharashtra politics has been marred by intense battles for the chief minister's chair. In 2019, power play between Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis saw the downfall of the BJP-Sena coalition after which Thackeray formed a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government with the Congress and the NCP. But the game reversed itself in 2022 as Shinde played a power game that took down the MVA government and joined the BJP in becoming the chief minister.

The Mahayuti alliance has now gotten stronger, with Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP as well as Shinde's Sena joining hands with the BJP. Its recent victory in the assembly polls cements its dominance, but the choice of who will be the next chief minister will define leadership and direction.