Eknath Shinde wants his son Shrikant to be Maha Deputy CM? Here's what's buzzing
Devendra Fadnavis is widely expected to be sworn in as Maharashtra's next Chief Minister following a green signal from the BJP central leadership. After Shinde's resignation on November 26, it cleared the path for a Fadnavis-led government. The Maharashtra Governor had requested Shinde to continue as caretaker chief minister until the new government is formed. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for December 2 at Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park, with an elaborate event planned by the BJP, featuring dignitaries and religious leaders.
Shinde Seeks Key Roles for Himself and Son
Amid preparations for the government transition, Eknath Shinde has reportedly requested that his son, Shrikant Shinde, be appointed Deputy Chief Minister in the new Cabinet. According to a report by The New Indian Express, Shinde has also sought to be named the convener of the Mahayuti government if he does not retain the CM post, arguing that the elections were held under his leadership.
Who is Shrikant Shinde?
Shrikant Eknath Shinde, born on February 4, 1987, is a two-term Member of Parliament representing Maharashtra's Kalyan constituency in the Lok Sabha. A Shiv Sena leader, he entered politics after pursuing a medical career. Shrikant earned his MBBS degree and completed an M.S. in Orthopaedics at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai.
In the 2014 general elections, Shrikant made history by becoming the youngest-ever Maratha MP. He successfully retained his seat in the 2019 elections and remains a prominent figure within the Shiv
