Maharashtra CM news: Amid continued suspense regarding the Mahayuti alliance's chief minister's pick, Maharashtra caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde called the first post-election meeting with Union minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda, “good and positive”.

Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar arrived in Delhi on Thursday night for the crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the suspense over the CM post.

The meeting will likely lead to a decision on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra – likely to be Devendra Fadnavis.

Outgoing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he would not hinder government formation and would accept any decision made by PM Narend

BJP leaders meet MahaYuti allies to resolve Maharashtra Chief Minister deadlock amid speculation and criticism.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, along with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar, met with Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday evening to discuss the next steps in government formation.

Eknath Shinde has entrusted the final decision on the CM’s post only to PM Modi and Amit Shah, saying their decision will be accepted. It doesn’t mean he has given up a claim on the CM post,” Samant said.

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared support to the BJP top leadership’s decision over the CM position. Follow The Hindu for live updates.