Shinde, who steered the Shiv Sena faction to an electoral sweep, claims his initiatives, especially the Ladli Behan scheme (Marathi version of Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Behina scheme), propelled Mahayuti to victory. His camp argues that replacing him could undermine the coalition’s stability, especially with crucial civic elections looming.

Maharashtra recently witnessed a resounding victory for the Mahayuti (NDA alliance), but the spotlight has now shifted to the crucial question of who will be the next Chief Minister. Speculations are rife about whether Eknath Shinde will retain the CM position or if Devendra Fadnavis will reclaim the prestigious post.

The main fight was between the Mahayuti comprising BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of the Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT).

The Mahayuti alliance, the three-party coalition of BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, is set win the Maharashtra Assembly election.

The exit poll conducted by Axis My India has revealed projected outcomes for the Mumbai region, which consists of 36 constituencies. According to the exit poll, Mahayuti is expected to secure 22 seats,

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BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures landslide victory in Maharashtra Assembly elections with significant support, focusing on development and welfare schemes.