Mumbai: The political drama surrounding Maharashtra’s leadership took an abrupt turn on Monday night with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reacting adversely to the buzz that he would have to vacate his position for Devendra Fadnavis.

Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state.

From starting his career as a humble corporator to becoming Maharashtra's youngest mayor and its first BJP chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis' political journey has been proof of persistence and acumen.

According to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is set to become the Chief Minister of the state for the third time. A source within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh confirmed to the news outlet that a power-sharing formula between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has been finalised.

The BJP is set to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's next CM, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputies, reports said. This follows a significant win by the Mahayuti alliance, which gained 235 of 288 assembly seats,

BJP’s top leadership on Monday approved Fadnavis’s nomination and the proposal was also endorsed by alliance partners.

The BJP's strong showing in the Maharashtra elections has sparked debate over whether Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde should be the next Chief Minister. While Shinde believes his continuation would benefit the alliance in upcoming local body elections,