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Last Update: May 10, 2023, 23:45 IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. (File photo/Twitter @mieknathshinde)
When asked whether Shinde would step down from his post in case of an adverse decision regarding the disqualification of 16 MLAs of his camp, Fadnavis said there was no point in this discussion.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will continue to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the next election will be fought under his leadership.
His comments in political circles in the state come a day ahead of the Supreme Court’s decision on petitions related to the 2022 Shiv Sena-centric political crisis caused by Shinde’s rebellion against the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
When asked whether Shinde would step down from his post in case of an adverse decision regarding the disqualification of 16 MLAs of his camp, Fadnavis said there was no point in this discussion.
“I am sorry to use the word but this is the domain of idiots. I am telling you that Eknath Shinde will continue to be the chief minister and we will fight the next election under his leadership.
“Why would Shinde submit his resignation? There is no need to make any guesses. What mistakes did he make? Fadnavis asked.
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will pronounce its verdict in 2022 on pleas related to the political crisis of the Uddhav Thackeray-led three-party MVA government following the rebellion by Shinde.
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