Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra chief minister amid suspense on successor

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as the chief minister of Maharashtra on Tuesday, days.

After the ruling Mahayuti alliance retained power after a landslide victory in the assembly election. His resignation came amid suspense on who would be the next chief minister of the state.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde are reportedly vying for the top political position of Maharashtra. The BJP’s claim for the post of the chief minister was bolstered by its performance in the assembly election as it emerged as the single-largest party; it won 132 of the 148 seats it contested.