Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 04, 2024, 08:47 AM
Maharashtra New CM: The suspense over the post of Chief Minister in Maharashtra may end today. The BJP Legislature Party meeting will be held at 11 am in the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan, in which the leader of the legislative party will be elected. This decision will be taken in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers.Devendra Fadnavis is the frontrunnerThe name of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is being said to be the frontrunner for the post of CM. According to sources, consensus has already been reached on his name, but the formal opinion of the MLAs will be taken.Mahayuti leaders will meet the GovernorAfter the selection of the leader of the legislative party, the leaders of the Mahayuti alliance will meet the Governor at 3:30 pm and stake claim to form the government. The next day, on December 5, the swearing-in ceremony will be held at the historic Azad Maidan in Mumbai.Strict security arrangements for swearing-inIn view of the swearing-in ceremony, Azad Maidan and its surrounding areas have been put under tight security.2500+ policemen deployed:10 Deputy Commissioners of Police20 Assistant Commissioners of Police100 Police Inspectors150 Assistant and Sub-Inspectors of PoliceDrones and No-Flying Zone:Azad Maidan area has been declared a no-flying zone. Drones and police officers deployed on high-rise buildings will ensure security.Mahayuti's massive victoryThe Mahayuti alliance won 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The BJP won 132, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) 57, and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) won 41 seats. This clear majority gives the alliance the power to form a stable government.Fadnavis-Shinde meeting and new equationsDevendra Fadnavis met Eknath Shinde on Tuesday. In this meeting, Shinde gave up his claim for the Home Ministry. Now Shinde will take oath as Deputy CM on December 5. This decision reflects an attempt to maintain balance within the Mahayuti.Rupani's statement: "Party tradition will be followed"Central observer Vijay Rupani clarified that the selection of the leader of the legislative party will be according to the party tradition. If a name is decided unanimously, then he will be proposed as the Chief Minister.Today and tomorrow's schedule11 am: BJP Legislative Party meeting3:30 pm: Mahayuti leaders meet Governor5 December: Swearing-in ceremony at Azad Maidan in MumbaiPreparation for a historic momentToday a new chapter is going to be added to the political scenario of Maharashtra. The massive victory of Mahayuti and the possibility of Devendra Fadnavis becoming the Chief Minister indicate that a stable and influential government is going to be formed in Maharashtra. Preparations are in full swing for the swearing-in ceremony, and the whole state is waiting to witness this historic moment.