Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's health remains a concern as he visited Jupiter Hospital in Thane on Tuesday. The CM has been battling a fever and throat infection since last week, with no significant signs of recovery. Following medical advice, Shinde is considering whether to return to the 'Varsha' bungalow, his official residence in Mumbai, or to remain at his private residence in Thane for further rest and monitoring.
A close aide revealed that Shinde's health started deteriorating after his visit to his native village in Satara district on November 24. He developed a fever on Saturday, November 30, and has been under medical observation ever since. His medical team has recommended additional tests to closely monitor his condition and determine the next steps for his treatment.
Despite his health challenges, Shinde is expected to participate in discussions related to Mahaparinirvan Diwas via video conferencing. The event marks a critical moment for the administration, with the CM continuing to oversee important matters remotely.
Meanwhile, preparations for the upcoming oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Mahayuti government on December 5 are in full swing. Leaders including Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Girish Mahajan, Dhananjay Munde, Anil Patil, and Gulabrao Patil inspected arrangements at Azad Maidan. The swearing-in event is set to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other high-profile dignitaries.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis remains the frontrunner for the Chief Minister's post. However, no official announcement has been made yet. The BJP legislature party is scheduled to meet on December 4, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani acting as central observers for the meeting.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a resounding victory in the state elections, winning 235 Assembly seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) secured only 49. The state election results, announced on November 23, solidified the Mahayuti?s mandate to form the government.
As Shinde focuses on his recovery, political discussions and preparations continue to shape Maharashtra?s new political landscape.
