Power Sharing in Maharashtra: Even after 10 days of the results of Maharashtra elections, the formation of the new government is still awaited. After Eknath Shinde‘s ‘renunciation’, Devendra Fadnavis is being said to be at the top in the race for the CM post. But, BJP has not yet disclosed the name of the new Chief Minister. Still, preparations are going on in full swing for the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister to be held on December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the formula for the formation of the new government has also come to the fore.
According to information received from sources, power sharing will be on a 6-1 formula in Maharashtra. The BJP that wins the most seats will also have the most ministerial posts in the government. Shinde and Ajit Pawar factions have also struck a profitable deal. Let us understand how the Maha-Deal will be for forming the government in Maharashtra? Which faction will get how many ministerial posts:-
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According to sources, a 6-1 formula has been decided for power sharing in Maharashtra. This means that one ministerial post will be given for every 6 MLAs. Under this formula, BJP will keep 20 to 22 ministerial posts with itself. Eknath Shinde faction will have 12 ministries. While Ajit Pawar faction can be given 9 to 10 ministerial posts.
BJP will not give the Home Ministry
In the Shinde government, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis had the Home Ministry. He does not want to leave this ministry. The Shinde faction argues that if we are getting the post of Deputy CM, then the Home Ministry should also be given to them. But, according to sources, BJP will never let go of the Home Ministry.
Ajit Pawar’s new controversy
Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has demanded equal share as Shinde faction in the new government. NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has also said that our strike rate is better. Therefore, ministerial posts should also be given accordingly.
Earlier, Ajit Pawar said that it has been decided that the Chief Minister will be from BJP. But one Deputy CM each will be made from Shiv Sena and NCP.
There is suspense over which ministries?
There is suspense over who will get the Home Ministry. BJP would like to keep it with itself. There is also a tussle going on over the post of Speaker in the Maharashtra Assembly. Shinde faction wants to keep it with their party. There is also a rift between Shinde and Ajit Pawar over ministries. Both factions are claiming PWD, Urban and Finance departments.
What happened on Tuesday?
- -Eknath Shinde went to the hospital on Tuesday morning. In such a situation, speculations started about his health. The discussion about how the oath would be taken a day later became heated.Â
- -An hour later, Shinde returned after getting a checkup. After this, the political stir intensified.
- -After this, a virtual meeting of Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde took place. Both connected through video conferencing.
- -Then the big leaders of the three parties went to Azad Maidan to review the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony.Â
What will happen on Wednesday?
- -BJP Legislature Party meeting will be held on Wednesday at 10 am.Â
- -Leader of the Legislature Party will be elected under the supervision of observers.
- -Devendra Fadnavis is sure to be elected as the leader of the Legislature Party.
- -After this, Shinde and Pawar will meet the Governor and stake claim to form the government.
How many ministers will take oath on December 5?
According to information received from sources, 2 ministers will take oath along with the Chief Minister on December 5. Earlier, there was a plan to take oath of 15 ministers from BJP, 5 ministers each from Eknath Shinde and NCP Ajit Pawar faction. Sources also say that Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will also take oath along with the Chief Minister.
Along with PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda and all senior party leaders can be present in the swearing-in ceremony. Along with this, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states have also been invited for the swearing-in ceremony.Â
How was the Maharashtra election?
Elections were held on 20 November for 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra. The results were declared on 23 November. BJP+ i.e. Mahayuti won 230 seats. BJP alone won 132 seats. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) got 57 and NCP (Ajit Pawar) got 41 seats. While the opposition Mahavikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Congress got 16 seats. Sharad Pawar faction got 10 seats. Uddhav Thackeray faction got 20 seats.
BJP’s strike rate was 88%Â
BJP’s strike rate in this election was 88%. The vote share has also increased. The party’s vote share has increased to 26.77%. Its vote share in the 2019 election was 26.10%. In this election, BJP has gained 27 seats. At the same time, Congress, Uddhav faction and Sharad faction have suffered considerable losses.
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