Maharashtra There is a lot of turmoil in the politics these days. While on one hand the formation of the Mahayuti government is considered certain, on the other hand the suspense regarding the post of Chief Minister is increasing. BJP state unit president Chandrashekhar Bawankule recently confirmed that the government will take oath on December 5. The specialty of this swearing-in ceremony will be that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will be present on the occasion and the event will be organized at the historic Azad Maidan in South Mumbai.
However, the biggest discussion at present in the Mahayuti alliance is regarding the post of Chief Minister. NCP leader Ajit Pawar has clarified that the Chief Minister will be from BJP only. Since this statement, the political market is hot and all eyes are fixed on Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. Shinde’s health at present has become a matter of concern for his supporters.
Eknath Shinde’s illness: impact on political situation
Eknath Shinde, living in his native village in Satara district of Maharashtra, is struggling with health related problems these days. According to the information, he is suffering from fever, cold and throat infection for the last two days. A special team of doctors has started taking care of him for his treatment. According to family doctor RM Patre, Shinde is being given antibiotics and saline and his condition is expected to improve in the next day or two.
Dr. Patre told the media, “Now his condition is stable. “These are some side effects of fever, but he is under the observation of multiple doctors.” Eknath Shinde’s illness has come at a time when the division of departments and the name of the Chief Minister are being discussed regarding government formation in the Mahayuti alliance. This situation is certainly creating a stir in politics and giving rise to various speculations.
Race for Chief Minister’s post: Devendra Fadnavis’s name is at the forefront
For the last few days, it has been discussed in the political circles of Maharashtra that the name of Devendra Fadnavis is at the forefront in the race for the post of Chief Minister. This situation arose after Eknath Shinde gave a statement earlier in the week in which he said that he would accept any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership. This statement of Shinde made it clear that only the BJP leadership has the full right to announce the post of Chief Minister.
Since this statement, political activities inside and outside BJP have intensified. According to senior party leaders and party insiders, Fadnavis’ name is now being seen as the strongest contender for the chief ministerial post. His deep political understanding, experience, and his commitment to the party make him a suitable candidate for the post.
Mahayuti alliance: issue of division and possible challenges
Discussions are also going on regarding division of ministries within the Mahayuti alliance. This process can sometimes be complex, especially when the balance of power between allies has to be maintained. There are many parties within the alliance and each party expects its share, making the political equations even more complex.
At this time, there may be a tussle over cabinet posts between many senior leaders within BJP and Shiv Sena. The support of Eknath Shinde, who is considered a rebel leader of Shiv Sena, and the number of his supporters have made this topic more interesting. He along with his supporters is currently pointing towards a new political direction in Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Modi’s presence: An important gesture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the swearing-in ceremony to be held on December 5 is not meant to be a mere formality. Modi’s presence sends a message that BJP’s leadership in Maharashtra will be even stronger this time. This will signal to leaders inside and outside the party that BJP is fully committed to forming a strong government from the Center to the state level.
Prime Minister Modi’s participation on this occasion can usher in a new era in the politics of Maharashtra, where every decision can give birth to a new trend in the politics of the state. This could be a moment when new equations can be formed in the politics of Maharashtra and a new lesson on balance of power can be written.
These days the political temperature in Maharashtra is at a high level. In the process of formation of Mahayuti government, incidents like Eknath Shinde’s illness and suspense on the post of Chief Minister have given a new turn to the politics of the state. As the date of December 5 approaches, many more interesting twists may take place in the corridors of politics.
This time, the suspense, controversy, and race for power in politics have focused everyone’s eyes on Maharashtra. Time will tell who will get the next chapter of Maharashtra politics, but it is certain that this time the process of government formation and its results will be history making in the politics of the state.
