Maharashtra Politics: The curtain has not yet been lifted on who will be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. More than 72 hours have passed since the election results were announced, but there is still suspense on this question. Meanwhile, as per the rules, CM Eknath Shinde went to the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday and submitted his resignation. During this, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were also present with him. However, Shinde will remain the caretaker CM until the new government is formed.
Coming back to the question of who will take over the CM’s chair in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis’ name is leading the race for CM so far. Today’s analysis of our story is also related to this. Today we will tell you what is ‘Plan C’ to make Devendra Fadnavis the CM. We are going to decode this secret of Maharashtra’s politics.
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However, it is also worth noting that the Shinde faction is trying to do pressure politics on BJP through statements and gestures. Through supporters, pressure is being exerted on BJP to make Shinde the CM. In Mumbai, the spiritual army of Shiv Sena organized a havan-puja with the wish of making Shinde the CM. Those involved in the havan demanded that Shinde be made the Chief Minister again.
Another picture related to this pressure politics came out in which hundreds of women reached Siddhivinayak temple for prayers. These women prayed to make Shinde the CM. All these women were beneficiaries of CM Medical Assistance Scheme.
It is believed that in politics, gestures and body language also have deep meaning. What cannot be said directly is expressed through gestures. For example, in today’s picture, the faces and body language of the three leaders should be paid attention to.
Devendra Fadnavis looks confident
CM Eknath Shinde had come to submit his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan. Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are also seen with him in the frame, but in this entire video, Devendra Fadnavis looked the most confident. As soon as Shinde hands over his resignation letter to the Governor, Devendra Fadnavis also extends his hand twice. Later he stands up with a smile on his face. During this, the expressions on Devendra Fadnavis’s face were completely different from both Shinde and Ajit Pawar. As if he is fully confident that he is going to become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, but claims are being made from both sides, the leaders of BJP and Shiv Sena Shinde faction are heating up the atmosphere regarding the post of Chief Minister with their respective statements, such as
- Shiv Sena Shinde faction MP Naresh Mhaske has said that only Eknath Shinde should become the Chief Minister
- Union Minister Ramdas Athawale is saying that Devendra Fadnavis should become CM
- Shinde faction leader Sanjay Shirsat says that Shinde should be made the CM. This will benefit in the BMC elections.
- Deepak Kesarkar, close to Eknath Shinde, has said that whatever decision PM Modi and Shah take, Shinde will accept it.
- On the other hand, Ajit Pawar has said that there is no discussion going on regarding any formula regarding the post of Chief Minister.
Shivsena leader’s post goes viral
Meanwhile, in Eknath Shinde’s claim for the CM post, Manisha Kayande, a leader of his party, went two steps further. She posted the Shinde version of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s famous slogan ‘Ek Hain To Safe’. In which it is written that ‘Eknath Hain To Safe Hain’. That is, through BJP’s slogan, pressure is being created on BJP to make Shinde the CM. How both sides are competing through statements regarding the CM post.
Even though the leaders of Shinde faction are staking their claim, the CM of Maharashtra will be from BJP only. According to the information received by ABP News from sources, this has been decided. Now let us tell you what are the three options or Plan A, B and C that BJP has. Through which Fadnavis can become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Those 3 options through which Devendra Fadnavis can become CM
Here are the three options being considered to make Devendra Fadnavis the Chief Minister of Maharashtra:
- Plan A: Consensus Among All Factions
- The Shinde faction agrees to Devendra Fadnavis as CM, with Ajit Pawar’s faction already supporting this idea.
- Together, the BJP, Shinde faction, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP group hold 230 seats, making this the most stable and ideal scenario.
- However, internal political conflicts make this option challenging.
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- Plan B: Excluding the Shinde Faction
- BJP could form a government with Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction alone, bypassing the Shinde faction.
- The combined strength of BJP and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction reaches 173 seats, surpassing the 145-seat majority requirement.
- This would remove the dependency on Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction.
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- Plan C: BJP’s ‘Brahmastra’
- If both Plan A and Plan B fail, BJP would implement Plan C as a last resort.
- Details of this plan remain undisclosed, but it is considered BJP’s ultimate strategy to secure the CM position for Fadnavis.
These strategies reflect the evolving dynamics of Maharashtra’s political landscape.
What is BJP’s Plan C?
Under this plan, how will BJP achieve the majority figure of 145? Look at its number game. BJP will have 132 MLAs in this. Four independents will be included. Two MLAs of a small party like Jan Surajya will support BJP. Apart from this, BJP will achieve the majority figure of 145 by adding seven supporting MLAs. According to the information received by ABP News, these 7 MLAs are BJP supporters. Out of these, four have won the election by contesting on the ticket of Shinde faction, while the remaining three have reached the assembly by contesting on the ticket of Ajit Pawar’s NCP.
That is, if Plan A and B fail, these MLAs will make BJP’s Plan C successful and will make Devendra Fadnavis reach the seat of Chief Minister. Overall, it can be said that 7 MLAs of Shinde and Ajit group can prove to be the real game changer.
On one hand, BJP is busy preparing for the post of Chief Minister, on the other hand, behind the scenes possibilities are being explored between Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar regarding the post of CM.
An important news came from sources regarding the CM in Maharashtra. According to this, Shinde camp has sought support from Ajit Pawar faction for the post of Chief Minister. Shinde faction has contacted Ajit faction for support… There is also news that this issue was discussed for an hour between Shinde faction and Ajit Pawar faction. So is all not well in Mahayuti regarding the Chief Minister?
But the question is whether BJP will form the government on its own or Shiv Sena will separate from Shinde faction. At present, the possibility of this seems very less. Because Eknath Shinde is both important and a compulsion for BJP. So what are those factors that seem to be in favor of making Shinde the CM and keeping him together.
The seat of Chief Minister of Maharashtra is revolving around these two faces. Who will defeat whom and sit on the throne of power… This is the topic of discussion in political corridors from Mumbai to Delhi. For the viewers of Bharat Ki Baat, we have decoded those factors which strengthen Shinde’s case for CM or how Shinde is necessary or a compulsion for BJP. We explain this.
Why is Eknath Shinde important for BJP?
Although the results of Maharashtra have confirmed that Shinde Sena is the real Shiv Sena, but to keep control over the Uddhav faction, BJP is compelled to keep Shinde with it. Because if Shinde does not become the CM, then the Uddhav faction will get a chance to directly compete with Fadnavis. BJP will be accused of using the name and symbol of Shiv Sena to come to power. On the basis of this, the sentiments of Marathi Manus can be incited and it can be given the form of a fight between BJP and Maharashtra.
The question of Marathi identity
Eknath Shinde’s face will strengthen Marathi identity. This will show BJP’s generosity and respect for Marathi pride. Also, this will strengthen BJP’s image among Marathi Manus.
The battle for possession of BMC
BMC, one of the richest municipal corporations in the country, has been under the control of undivided Shiv Sena and now Shiv Sena Uddhav faction for the last 25 years. This time the challenge before BJP will be to break the fort of Uddhav faction. To snatch BMC from Uddhav Sena, BJP will need the strong shoulders of Shinde, who can play an important role in keeping the Maratha vote bank together. That is why it is important for Shinde to remain in BJP’s camp.
Opportunity for the opposition to attack
Another thing is that if BJP does not make Shinde the CM or does not support him, then the opposition will get a big weapon to surround it… The opposition will accuse that in the time of need, they used Shinde as a pawn to break Shiv Sena… Now that their work is done, they have left Shinde alone… This fight can also become a symbol of Marathi identity… Because right now the leaders of Shiv Sena Uddhav faction are alleging that BJP, Shinde and NCP can break Ajit faction anytime…
However, despite all these factors, politics is a game of possibilities. Anything can happen here at any time. The most hopeful thing is that BJP will be able to convince Shinde and Fadnavis will become the Chief Minister of Mahayuti by consensus.
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