Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Resigns Amid Political Uncertainty

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-26T16:03:55.909618+05:30

- Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra CM, asked to serve as caretaker until new government forms. - Mahayuti alliance won decisively, but uncertainty remains over next CM, with Fadnavis and Shinde as top contenders. - BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP leaders in discussions; final decision pending from central leadership. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/eknath-shinde-resigns-to-act-as-caretaker-maharashtra-chief-minister/articleshow/115687994.cms), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/eknath-shinde-resigns-as-maha-cm-in-presence-of-fadnavis-ajit-pawar-to-continue-as-caretaker-cm/videoshow/115687805.cms), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/eknath-shinde-steps-down-as-maharashtra-cm-race-intensifies-for-top-post-2824724.html), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/maharashtra-cm-race-eknath-shinde-pins-hope-on-pm-modi-rss-rallies-behind-devendra-fadnavis-will-president-rule-kick-in-amid-delays-2824725.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra-chief-minister-eknath-shinde-resigns-as-term-of-assembly-ends/article68913233.ece), [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/shinde-is-still-in-play-sena-plays-maratha-bmc-cards-as-bjp-backs-fadnavis-for-maharashtra-cm-455119-2024-11-26), [The Economic Times](http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/maharashtra/eknath-shinde-resigns-asked-to-act-as-caretaker-cm/articleshow/115684636.cms), [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/breaking-eknath-shinde-resigns-as-suspense-over-next-maharashtra-chief-minister-continues-shk-snjnzj), [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/maharashtra-cm-eknath-shinde-resigns-expected-to-be-caretaker-cm-till-govt-formation-812596), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/videos/politics/maharashtra-chief-minister-eknath-shinde-resigns-11732601125838.html), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/elections/eknath-shinde-resigns-as-maharashtra-cm-amid-suspense-over-mahayuti-s-cm-pick-1733852), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/eknath-shinde-resigns-as-tenure-ends-governor-asks-him-to-continue-as-caretaker-cm-101732600857057.html), [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-govt-formation-eknath-shinde-resigns-as-maharashtra-cm-455113-2024-11-26), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eknath-shinde-resigns-as-maharashtras-chief-minister-amid-suspense-on-successor-101732600587893.html)

Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra CM, asked to serve as caretaker until new government forms.
Mahayuti alliance won decisively, but uncertainty remains over next CM, with Fadnavis and Shinde as top contenders.
BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP leaders in discussions; final decision pending from central leadership.

Source: The Times Of India, The Economic Times, Zee News, Zee News, The Hindu, Business News India, The Economic Times, Asianet Newsable, Dt Next, Mint, Abp News, Hindustan Times, Business News India, Hindustan Times