Sources confirm that the Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), will take oath on December 5 at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. BJP’s legislative meeting to elect its leader is likely on December 2-3. Despite speculation about the Chief Minister’s post, leaders insist there is no conflict. Opposition parties have criticized the delay in govt formation.