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Who will get which portfolios in the new Maharashtra government? – First message

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Who will get which portfolios in the new Maharashtra government? – First message

Maharashtra is set to get its new chief minister today (December 5) as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Devendra Fadnavis takes oath for the third time. His inauguration ceremony will take place in the evening in a grand ceremony at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and state chief ministers will mark their presence at the event. Along with Fadnavis, two deputy CMs are also expected to take oath.

Let’s take a closer look.

Eknath Shinde can take oath

Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde has reportedly agreed to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM in the new Mahayuti government.

This is a major change from his earlier stance that he was reluctant to work under Fadnavis after serving as CM for two years.

According to a Times of India (TOI) According to a report, Fadnavis, designated CM, visited Varsha, the official residence of the Maharashtra Chief Minister, on Wednesday (December 4) to convince the Shiv Sena chief to join the government as deputy CM. Sources told the newspaper that Shinde had agreed to take the oath as the portfolio distribution would be “fair”.

Wednesday’s meeting between the two leaders, the second day in a row, lasted more than 30 minutes. The power-sharing formula was also discussed during the meeting.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has already confirmed that he will take oath as deputy CM.

On Wednesday, Shinde backed Fadnavis as the new CM of Maharashtra.

“We have demanded the formation of the government, the swearing-in will take place on Thursday. Two and a half years ago, Devendra Fadnavis said I should become CM; today I support him for the same. We will extend our full support to the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah,” he told the media.

Who will get what?

Shinde wants to get the real estate portfolio, which the BJP does not want to part with.

Sources said News18 that discussions between the three Mahayuti partners – BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP – on portfolio allocation are over.

The BJP has shortlisted candidates for the Cabinet, while its alliance partners are yet to give their respective list of ministers.

According to a India today report, the BJP could retain around 22 ministries, including key departments like home and revenue. The party is also likely to retain the posts of Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly and Chairman of the Legislative Council.

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde with BJP chief Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar during a press conference, at the Governor’s House in Mumbai on December 4, 2024. PTI

The Shiv Sena, which wanted 16 ministries, could settle for 12. Shinde’s party is demanding the key portfolio of Urban Development. It also seeks the portfolios of the Power, Revenue, Irrigation and Public Works (PWD) Department, as per YOU.

“We are ready to concede certain ministries while other things have been put on the table. So we always ask for the real estate portfolio and other key portfolios. Shinde joins the government, but portfolio distribution will take place after that. We have not given up on the real estate portfolio,” a Shiv Sena functionary told the newspaper.

Shiv Sena is also seeking the post of Chairman of the Legislative Council, reported India today.

Ajit Pawar’s NCP could get nine to ten ministerial posts, including that of Finance. He could also win the vice-presidential post, according to India today.

Other portfolios of the NCP include cooperation, agriculture, food and civil supplies, ports, relief and rehabilitation, irrigation, social justice and women and children development, reported YOU.

According to the newspaper, the Shiv Sena functionary said only the CM and his two deputies would take oath on Thursday. The decision on the expanded composition of the Cabinet will be taken after the formation of the government.

A News18 the report said that BJP top brass responded to a call on portfolio allocation for Mahayuti partners during a meeting with leaders of the three parties in Delhi.

Maha prepares for the swearing-in ceremony

Maharashtra is preparing for the inauguration ceremony of its new CM.

More than 4,000 police officers will be stationed to provide security during the ceremony, an official said. PTI.

Besides politicians, leaders of various religions are expected to attend the swearing-in.

A seating arrangement was made to accommodate 2,000 VVIPs and a separate arrangement was made for 40,000 BJP supporters.

With the contribution of agencies