Amid ongoing discussions surrounding the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a leader from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has stated that the Maratha community is in favour of Shinde continuing in the top position. According to Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre, the Maratha community’s support for Shinde is evident, and it would be prudent for him to retain the post in light of the upcoming local body elections in the state.

Although the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory in the state assembly elections, winning 230 out of 288 seats, consensus among the alliance leaders on who should become the next chief minister has remained elusive. The current situation has left many wondering about the future leadership of the state.