In an article in the mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction reminded Shinde that five of the 40 rebel MLAs had lost the assembly elections.

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti coalition, led by Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde, secured a decisive win with 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly polls. Shiv Sena's Deepak Kesarkar confirmed party support for Shinde's continuation as Chief Minister,

In a meeting held in Mumbai on Sunday, Shiv Sena leaders passed a resolution unanimously electing Eknath Shinde as the legislative party leader. The resolution was moved by Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant in the party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The Mahayuti swept the polls to the 288-member assembly, with BJP bagging 132 seats, Shiv Sena getting 57 and 41 going into the kitty of the NCP.

Maharashtra's chief minister Eknath Shinde is likely to resign on November 26, yet will serve as caretaker CM until a new government is formed. An oath-ceremony for the new administration is expected to take place soon,

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is expected to resign on Tuesday but will stay on as caretaker CM. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified that no decision has been made on the next CM, but it will be a joint decision by the ruling alliance partners.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Monday demanded the post of Maharashtra chief minister for Eknath Shinde, saying the BJP must give a befitting reply to people who say the party uses and throws allies. Amid uncertainty about who would become the chief minister of Maharashtra,

Three more resolutions, including hailing Shinde for leading the party to a spectacular victory, thanking PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support and the people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in the Mahayuti alliance,

In the Maharashtra elections, Eknath Shinde has emerged as the leader of the Shiv Sena party. Keep track of the latest updates and in-depth news analysis from India and around the world.