The Mahayuti is set to return to power in Maharashtra, with a thumping victory. The BJP is itself winning over 100 seats, while its allies Shiv Sena and NCP have also performed well. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who will be the next chief minister?

A win in Maharashtra would vindicate Eknath Shinde's government and show that its welfare approach to vote sourcing won out over any ideological issues in the State

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.

Eknath Shinde started his political journey in Thane. He earlier won Kopri-Pachpakhadi assembly seat 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.

Shinde is 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,