Maharashtra Deadlock Continues: Eknath Shinde Cancels Meets, Ajit Pawar Flies to Delhi

As the caretaker of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, cancelled his meeting today, the deadlock over finalising the next Maharashtra Chief Minister dragged on.

In addition, NCP leader Ajith Pawar headed to Delhi to meet with top BJP leadership over government formation.

Shinde, who was scheduled to attend a meeting of Mahayuti leaders to finalise the portfolio allocations, is down with a throat infection and fever. He did not return to his official residence and had been staying in his native village in Satara over the weekend as he was unwell.

The Mahayuti alliance swept the assembly elections, obtaining 233 of 288 seats. The BJP won 132 seats, becoming the largest party, while the Shiv Sena and NCP gained 57 and 41 seats, respectively. However, the partnership has yet to reach an agreement on who will become the next Chief Minister.