Maharashtra: Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde Hospitalized Amidst Government Formation Deadlock

Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde has been rushed to Thane's Jupiter Hospital due to fever and throat infection, adding to the ongoing deadlock over government formation in the state.

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Maharashtra: Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde Hospitalized Amidst Government Formation Deadlock
Real Estate Maharashtra:Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde is currently unwell and has been rushed to Thane's Jupiter Hospital due to fever and throat infection, along with weakness that has persisted since his return from Delhi. Despite being on saline for the past 2-3 days, he is not showing significant improvement. India Today reported that Shinde will undergo a CT scan and other tests to determine the cause of his health issues.Meetings scheduled for today at Shinde's official residence, Varsha, will either be postponed or conducted via video conferencing in the afternoon. One of these meetings is to review the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony on December 5 and the Mahaparinirvan din on December 6.A meeting of Mahayuti leaders was also scheduled for today at 3 PM but might need to be rescheduled. No formal meeting has taken place between Shinde and Ajit Pawar to discuss the formation of the government.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that its legislative party meeting in Maharashtra will be held at 10 AM tomorrow. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani are expected to arrive this evening for the meeting.The ongoing deadlock over the formation of the Maharashtra government has now entered its 10th day. On Monday, BJP leader and Devendra Fadnavis' confidante Girish Mahajan met with Shinde at his residence in Thane. After the meeting, Mahajan stated that Eknath Shinde will attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new CM on December 5.Mahajan previously mentioned that issues related to cabinet berths and portfolio allocations will be resolved by senior Mahayuti members. Shinde had already canceled all meetings and public engagements on Monday due to his health.In the recent assembly polls, the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a thumping majority of 230 seats in Maharashtra. The BJP won 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The halfway mark in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly is 145.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Eknath Shinde rushed to the hospital?

Eknath Shinde was rushed to Thane's Jupiter Hospital due to fever, throat infection, and weakness that has persisted since his return from Delhi.

What is the current health status of Eknath Shinde?

Despite being on saline for the past 2-3 days, Shinde is not feeling well and will undergo a CT scan and other tests to determine the cause of his health issues.

What important meetings are scheduled for Eknath Shinde today?

Meetings scheduled for today at Shinde's official residence, Varsha, include a review of the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony on December 5 and the Mahaparinirvan din on December 6. However, these meetings might be postponed or conducted via video conferencing.

What is the current status of the government formation in Maharashtra?

The deadlock over the formation of the Maharashtra government has entered its 10th day, and no formal meeting has taken place between Shinde and Ajit Pawar.

What is the performance of the Mahayuti alliance in the recent assembly polls?

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a thumping majority of 230 seats in Maharashtra. The BJP won 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively.

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