Union minister Ramdas Athawale supports Devendra Fadnavis for Maharashtra's Chief Minister role but will abide by BJP's decision, including if Eknath Shinde is chosen. Athawale's RPI (A) respects BJP high command's decisions amid recent electoral success,

A day earlier, Athawale had suggested that Shinde could become the deputy chief minister or shift to the Centre and join the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ramdas Athawale urged BJP high command to take the decision soon after talking with all three leaders, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar.

In the recently-concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the single-largest party, securing 132 seats, followed by Shinde-led Shiv Sena with 57 and Ajit Pawar-led NCP with 41. The MahaYuti alliance collectively won a record 230 of the 288 seats, marking a historic victory.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated that Devendra Fadnavis should lead Maharashtra, as public opinion favors him. Eknath Shinde, after resigning, has been appointed caretaker Chief Minister, with potential roles in Modi's government suggested for him.

Union Minister and RPI-Athawale President, Ramdas Athawale, expressed his views on the ongoing political Situation in Maharashtra. Athawale stated that the issue should be resolved soon, with BJP's high command deciding to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister.

Union minister Ramadas Athawale backed Devendra Fadnavis for the Maharashtra CM post. Athawale said his party feels Fadnavis should get another opportunity, but will accept the BJP high command's decision.