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Amid suspense over the state's next chief minister, a press briefing of caretaker CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is underway.

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Mumbai: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has made it clear to the BJP's central leadership that Devendra Fadnavis has to be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. It has left it to Fadnavis to politically accommodate incumbent chief minister Eknath Shinde in whichever way he wants.

After Mahayuti's landslide victory, suspense over the next chief minister will continue. There are speculations that Devendra Fadnavis likely to become the next state chief minister.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has backed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make a comeback as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The RSS functionaries believe that it was Fadnavis' face due to which people supported the BJP.

The BJP is pushing to reinstate Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, despite opposition from its ally, the Shiv Sena. The NCP's Ajit Pawar faction supports Fadnavis's return. While the Shiv Sena prefers Eknath Shinde to remain CM,

Intense discussions are underway in Delhi regarding the next Maharashtra Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde's camp is advocating for his continuation, even for a limited term, citing his popularity and success with the Ladki Behin scheme.