Devendra Fadnavis Set to Return as Maharashtra CM, Oath Tomorrow

Mumbai (The Uttam Hindu): The suspense regarding the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra has ended. Consensus was reached over Devendra Fadnavis during the BJP Legislative Party meeting, and the election for the leadership is going on currently. This election will take place in the presence of central observers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Before the declaration of Chief Minister, Fadnavis arrived at the Maharashtra Assembly along with Vinod Tawde and Pankaja Munde. Fadnavis has become the favorite for the Chief Minister's post. After the leadership election, the Maha Yuti leaders are likely to meet the Governor at 3:30 PM today to stake claim to form the government. Tomorrow, the swearing-in ceremony will be held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.