The Mahayuti alliance saw internal discord emerge as Shiv Sena MLA blamed the inclusion of NCP for reduced seats in its quota while NCP advised Patil to refrain from provocative remarks.

He also sought to remind the BJP central leadership that Assembly elections were successfully fought under his leadership although he reiterated that his party will support the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde assured he is recovering well in Satara after falling ill due to an exhaustive election schedule. He confirmed his support for the party's decision on the next chief minister.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde supports BJP's decision on CM post, amid speculation and alliance tensions, ahead of oath-taking ceremony.

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said that his government's work in the last 2.5 years will be written in golden letters in history. This is why people have given a historic mandate to the alliance.

NCP's Pawar also said that the oath-taking ceremony for the new CM would take place on 5 December. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule also confirmed that the ceremony

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said, "I am doing good now. I had come here to rest after the hectic election schedule... I did not take any leave during my 2.5 years as the CM. People are still here to meet me.

Amid suspense over Maharashtra's Chief Ministerial face, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde returned to Mumbai after recuperating in Satara. He reiterated his unconditional support for the decision by Prime Minister Modi,

Addressing a press conference in Satara, caretaker Chief Minister Shinde reiterated his unconditional support to the CM candidate, stating that people delivered a historic mandate in favour of the Mahayuti alliance.