Wed Dec 04 11:28:56 UTC 2024: ## Fadnavis to be Maharashtra’s Next Chief Minister, Shinde to be Deputy CM – Home Ministry Dispute Remains
**Mumbai, India** – Devendra Fadnavis is set to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, BJP leadership has confirmed. While Eknath Shinde has agreed to serve as Deputy Chief Minister, a disagreement over the Home Ministry portfolio is delaying the swearing-in ceremony. Shinde insists on heading the Home Ministry, a demand the BJP is reportedly unwilling to meet. This impasse has sparked speculation regarding the final allocation of the crucial portfolio.
The BJP legislature party meeting, expected to take place on Tuesday or Wednesday, will formally announce Fadnavis’s appointment. Despite Shinde’s absence from recent negotiations, BJP proceeded with discussions with Ajit Pawar, scheduling the swearing-in ceremony for December 5th.
The article also notes the salary and benefits afforded to the Maharashtra Chief Minister, including a monthly salary of ₹3.4 lakh (excluding MLA salary), travel allowances, medical benefits, housing, and vehicle provisions. In contrast, MLAs receive a base salary of approximately ₹1.8 lakh per month, plus allowances.
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