“Eknath Shinde Congratulates Maharashtra CM-Designate Devendra Fadnavis, Fuels Speculation Over Swearing-In Date”

Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s chief minister on Thursday, December 5, at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. On Wednesday, Maharashtra’s caretaker CM Eknath Shinde congratulated Fadnavis for being elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party leader. However, Shinde left the question of whether he would join the new cabinet unanswered, maintaining the suspense. Alongside Fadnavis, two deputy chief ministers, including NCP leader Ajit Pawar, will also take their oaths. The inclusion of outgoing CM Eknath Shinde in the new Mahayuti government remains unclear.

After meeting Governor CP Radhakrishnan, Devendra Fadnavis announced, “The swearing-in of the new government will take place tomorrow at 5:30 pm, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi present. I spoke with Eknath Shinde and invited him to join us in this government, as it is the desire of Mahayuti workers. We are committed to fulfilling the promises made to the people of Maharashtra.”