Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, led the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to a historic victory in the 2024 assembly elections, leading in 213 of 288 seats. Shinde, who faced personal and political challenges,

Eknath Shinde has staked his claim for the Chief Minister's post following Mahayuti's resounding victory in the Maharashtra elections. As the alliance celebrates its triumph, the focus shifts to the leadership question.

While there is no confirmation on the next CM face from the Mahayuti alliance, which comprises Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), Fadnavis’s name is at the top of the list in the speculation.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde celebrated a 'landslide victory' for the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly polls, thanking voters for their support. Shinde emphasized the alliance's focus on development and implementation of schemes like the 'Ladki Bahin' program.

Eknath Shinde started his political journey in in Thane. He retained Kopri-Pachpakhadi assembly for three consecutive terms in 2009, 2014, and 2019.

Incumbent Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that upon the final declaration of the election results, the alliance will collectively make a decision on who will be the CM face.

The Mahayuti alliance, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, continues to dominate Thane, a Shiv Sena stronghold. The 2024 Assembly elections highlight the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction)’s control,

In the constituency, Shinde was locked in a Sena vs Sena battle against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate Kedar Dighe. Kedar Dighe is the nephew of Shinde's political guru and Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

CM Eknath Shinde faces Kedar Dighe of the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Kopri-Pachpakhadi; Shiv Sena factions seek to win from stronghold Thane to assert legitimacy.

In the upcoming November 23 election for the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faces a challenge from his former mentor's nephew, Kedar Dighe. Shinde, aiming for another victory after the Shiv Sena split,