Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar will be sworn in as deputy chief ministers at the ceremony, scheduled for December 5 at the sprawling Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

Fadnavis' political journey has been nothing short of remarkable. From serving as an obscure corporator to becoming the youngest mayor of Nagpur, he has strengthened his status as a prominent leader within his party.

Maharashtra New CM Announcement Live: At Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) core committee the highest decision making body has endorsed the candidature of Devendra Fadnavis for Chief Minister post. It will now be laced before the state BJP legislative party where newly elected 132 MLAs will have to endorse.

Some political observers view it as an outreach effort by the BJP to placate an ally which is weighing its options, while others believe it served as a preliminary discussion regarding the swearing-in ceremony set for December 5.

The suspense over Maharashtra's next Chief Minister continues as Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde, with BJP eyeing the top post.

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met outgoing Shiv Sena boss Eknath Shinde in Mumbai Tuesday evening, amid continuing suspense, and an absorbing tug-of-war, over the identity of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.