“BJP Offered Eknath Shinde The Mahayuti Chief’s Post, But…”: Union Minister

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday revealed that BJP offered Eknath Shinde the Mahayuti chief’s post and a central ministerial role, both of which he declined. Athawale indicated the new Maharashtra CM might be announced on December 4, with Devendra Fadnavis leading the race. He noted Shinde is not in contention and is reportedly uneasy about the situation.