Amid suspense surrounding around who will be the next Maharashtra CM, Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he was leaving the decision about the Chief Minister’s post to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

"I worked as a common man. People thought I was their brother, not CM. For me, the identity of Ladka Bhau (beloved brother) is much more valuable than any other post," he told a press conference held at his Thane residence.