Eknath Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will “fully support” the BJP leadership’s decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle.

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde is not upset, and he left for in Satara district because he was down with fever and cold.

Mumbai: Eknath Shinde, who met with Home Minister Amit Shah and JP Nadda on Thursday night after BJP-led Mahayuti's landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, cancelled the crucial meeting in Maharashtra yesterday.

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BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader AJit Pawar reached the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to hold a key meeting over the CM's post.

After days of speculations, Shiv Sena has finally demanded the Home Ministery portfolio. The govt formation is delayed in Maharashtra as all three parties are having discussions around the shape of the new cabinet.

Eknath Shinde reiterated that there were no obstacles regarding the chief minister's post and the Mahayuti alliance remains united.

No decision was made on next CM in meeting with Amit Shah on Thursday. Mahayuti is likely to announce CM after meeting in Mumbai to be joined by Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar.

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde left for his village in Satara district on Friday after returning from Delhi where he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sparking speculation.

Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party—was called off earlier on Friday following Shinde's departure to his village

Oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra would likely be held on December 5 at Azad Maidan. Follow The Hindu for more updates.