The BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party by bagging 132 seats in the 280-member Maharashtra house, will elect its leader in the crucial meeting The next chief minister of Maharashtra is expected to be announced today,

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Devendra Fadnavis is set to reclaim the Chief Minister position in Maharashtra with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The Mahayuti alliance's victory in the recent assembly elections marks a significant comeback for the BJP and its allies.

Shiv Sena MLAs said they met Eknath Shinde, who is currently the caretaker chief minister, in the last two days to convince him to become part of the new government.

Shiv Sena Chief and key Mahayuti alliance partner Eknath Shinde has agreed to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM along with Ajit Pawar after party leaders reportedly convinced him during a meeting.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister on Thursday at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.

Shiv Sena leader Shinde will take the oath along with Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers, ANI reported citing Shiv Sena sources.

The Mahayuti alliance won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. The BJP led with 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena got 57 and NCP 41 seats. Folow news18.com for more.

Apart from Shinde, NCP leader Ajit Pawar will also take oath as the second deputy chief minister of Maharashtra.