In the latest development in Maharashtra political crisis, Devendra Fadnavis is likely to be sworn in as Chief Minister today at 7 pm while Eknath Shinde may also be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister today.
Shinde after landing in Mumbai today headed to meet Devendra Fadnavis at his Sagar bungalow, the residence of former Maharashtra CM. The duo after meeting left for Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Earlier, a meeting of the BJP core committee was held at Sagar to further deliberate on the strategy for the course of action following Uddhav Thackeray's resignation as the Chief Minister on Wednesday.
Shinde, who spent Wednesday night in a Goa hotel after returning from Guwahati with his camp, left for Mumbai this afternoon.
"I am going to Mumbai to meet Governor and MLAs are here in Goa only," Shinde said before leaving for Mumbai.
Earlier today, spokesperson of the Shinde camp Deepak Kesarkar said that Shinde has left for Mumbai today and they have given him full authority to take a decision on the cabinet berth-sharing in the government. He said that they did not revolt for the cabinet berths, but for the development of the state.
On the other hand, Eknath Shinde faction also held a meeting today in Goa today to decide on their future course of action.
(with agency inputs)
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