Eknath Shinde resigns as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra

The governor has asked Shinde to act as a caretaker chief minister till a new CM is sworn in.

Recently, Eknath Shinde met Governor C P Radhakrishnan and tendered his resignation. The leader of the Shiv Sena has now resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, days after the ruling Mahayuti alliance retained power after a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024.

Eknath Shinde resigns as the CM of Maharashtra.

Eknath Shinde, leader of Shiv Sena on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He met Governor C P Radhakrishnan and tendered his resignation. The governor asked Shinde to act as a caretaker chief minister till a new CM is sworn in. According to reports, Shiv Sena supremoEknath Shinde and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis are vying for the position of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The claim by BJP for the post of the CM was bolstered by its performance in the assembly election, becoming the single-largest party by winning 132 seats.

Demand of CM post by Shiv Sena for Eknath Shinde.

Sheetal Mhatre, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s spokespersontold reporters that the Maratha community wants EknathShinde to continue as the CM of Maharashtra. It was also desirable that he should continue in the top post in view of the coming elections to the local bodies in the state, she said. Naresh Mhaske, Shiv Sena MP also demanded the post of Maharashtra chief minister for Eknath Shinde.

Eknath Shinde has now asked supporters to not throng to his Mumbai residence “Varsha” to pitch for his continuation as the CM. He took to X and wrote, “After the great victory of the Mahayuti alliance, our government will be formed once again in the state. As a grand alliance, we contested the election together and are still together today. Out of love for me, some people have appealed to everyone to gather together and come to Mumbai. I am deeply grateful for your love. But I appeal that no one should come together in my support in such a manner.”