Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde shared a post for his supporters amid growing demand in the faction for him to continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra. He asked his supporters not to throng his official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai to pitch for his continuation as the chief minister.
"After the great victory of the Mahayuti alliance, our government will be formed once again in the state. As a grand alliance, we contested the election together and are still together today," Shinde said on X.
"Out of love for me, some people have appealed to everyone to gather together and come to Mumbai. I am deeply grateful for your love. But I appeal that no one should come together in my support in such a manner," Shinde said. Shinde's supporters have been saying that he should continue as CM as the landslide win was achieved under his leadership, while leaders of the BJP have been pitching for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take oath at the CM for a third time.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a massive victory, winning 230 seats in the 288-member assembly. The BJP alone secured 132 seats, while allies Shiv Sena and NCP won 57 and 41 seats respectively. The counting of votes for the November 20 polls was held on Saturday.