During a press conference in Mumbai in December 2024, when Shinde asked reporters to “wait till evening” for clarity, Ajit Pawar had quipped, “I will take the oath, I won’t wait,” drawing laughter from those present

The `Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana`, which offers Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to eligible women from economically weaker sections, is widely seen as a key factor in influencing the Mahayuti alliance’s 2024 poll mandate