"Will Be No Dispute...": BJP Sources' Big Hint On Maharashtra Chief Minister

Maharashtra Chief Minister Selection: The sentiments of the BJP's party state workers will be taken into consideration, sources said in a big hint about who would be the successful candidate.

The decision on the question of Maharashtra Chief Minister is taking time, but it will happen without dispute, top BJP sources told NDTV today. It will also be a process where the sentiments of the BJP's party state workers will be taken into consideration, sources said in a big hint about who would be the successful candidate. 

The rank and file of the party have been demanding the top post for Devendra Fadnavis since 2022. But Eknath Shinde was given the role by the top leadership as reward for his role in making the alliance government possible. 

This time, given the BJP's numbers, the demand from the party workers has gained in volume. But the Sena is pitching for a second innings for its chief, Mr Shinde. Some in his party have questioned why Maharashtra cannot be another Bihar, where Nitish Kumar plays a dominant role despite better performance by the BJP in elections.