‘Do not gather’: Eknath Shinde asks party workers not to gather in his support | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday asked his supporters not to gather outside Varsha Niwas, the chief minister’s official residence, or any other location in support of him.
“After Mahayutti’s great victory, our government will be formed again in the state. As a grand alliance, we contested the elections together and are still together. Out of love for me, some congregations have called everyone to come together and come to Mumbai. I am deeply grateful for your love. But I appeal to the fact that no one should extend my support in such a manner,” Shinde said in a post on X.
“Once again it is my humble request that the workers of Shiv Sena should not gather in Varsha Niwas or anywhere else. The grand alliance is and will remain strong for a strong and prosperous Maharashtra,” he added.

Although voters in Maharashtra delivered a decisive victory to the Mahayuti, uncertainty remains over the next chief minister. Senior Mahayuti leaders are currently in discussions to determine the leadership of the state. While Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is the frontrunner for the post, the Shiv Sena is backing Eknath Shinde’s retention as chief minister.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a substantial victory, winning 235 seats in the 288-member assembly.
In the recent assembly elections, the BJP won 132 seats, while their allies Shiv Sena and NCP won 57 and 41 seats respectively. The coalition also includes several smaller political groups.