Keen on getting Home Ministry, Eknath Shinde keeps lobbying
Devendra Fadnavis prepared to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde negotiated for a key role in the new government. Shinde sought the Home Ministry portfolio but faced resistance. He met with party leaders to discuss his options. Fadnavis and Shinde aimed to collaborate for effective governance. Ajit Pawar also joined the new government as a Deputy Chief Minister.