Shinde said BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, NCP's Ajit Pawar, and he would meet soon and "a lot of issues regarding power sharing", besides the CM's post, will be resolved, and their decision will be "beneficial for Maharashtra". The meeting may be held on Monday or Tuesday, said Sena functionaries.

Speculation has also emerged that Shinde’s son, Shrikant Shinde, might be appointed as one of the Deputy Chief Ministers, with the Shiv Sena reportedly eyeing the Home portfolio.

Shiv Sena leader insists on party getting Home Department in Maharashtra government, highlighting tensions among allies.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said the new Chief Minister for Maharashtra will be announced by Friday midnight. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will make a big decision within 24 hours. Eknath Shinde is more focused on Maharashtra politics.

Shirsat's remarks indicate fissures that have developed among Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP, who put up a stellar performance in the recently held Maharashtra state polls by winning 230 out of 288 assembly seats.

The Shiv Sena leader said Eknath Shinde will not take any position in the Union cabinet as his interest lies in Maharashtra politics.

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant shared an update on the Maharashtra CM post, stating that he was with Eknath Shinde until early morning. Samant mentioned that Shinde will return the next day, and discussions can take place through various means,

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said that if Shinde does not accept the deputy CM post, then the chair will go to someone else in their party.