Eknath Shinde's CM bid faces BJP's Devendra Fadnavis push in Maharashtra

Despite the BJP winning more seats, Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena MLAs are pushing for him to remain Chief Minister, arguing that the election was fought under his leadership. However, the BJP, with a near-majority, holds stronger leverage, and some NCP members have even expressed a preference for Devendra Fadnavis as CM.