Sources claim Eknath Shinde wants his son, Shrikant, as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM in Devendra Fadnavis’ cabinet, even offering to stay out of the government himself. However, this proposal faces resistance within Shinde’s faction, with concerns over the party’s image. Meanwhile, Fadnavis is expected to be the next CM, with Ajit Pawar returning as Deputy CM. With Oath taking likely on December 2.