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,

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.

After BJP-led Mahayuti security a major victory in Maharashtra elelctions, the two prominent name that have came up for the CM post is Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. However, speculations have hinted that as BJP won a significant amount of seats, Fadnavis is most likely the first choice.

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.

Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state,

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.

Union minister and RPI (A) leader Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday voiced support for Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister of Maharashtra but stressed that he would abide by the BJP "high command'