To-be Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar engage in a light-hearted banter during the BJP's press conference in Mumbai.

Eknath Shinde responded sarcastically to Ajit Pawar's interruption during a press conference regarding the Deputy CM position. When asked about his decision, Shinde suggested waiting until evening, but Pawar affirmed his decision to take the oath.

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar exchanged a rare banter during the press conference of Mahayuti leaders ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, scheduled to be held on Thursday.

During Mahayuti’s press conference, a hilarious conversation unfolded between former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde, sparking a laughter riot on 04.

Days after the Mahayuti win in Maharashtra, the path to the government formation became clearer on Wednesday, with a BJP Chief Minister leading the NDA alliance with the support of two deputies, each from the constituting alliance partners.

Eknath Shinde is expected to be sworn in as Deputy CM alongside Ajit Pawar in the upcoming Mahayuti 2.0 government in Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis has been elected as Chief Minister for the third time following the BJP's victory.

Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday ducked questions related to his accepting the Deputy Chief Minister post in the new government. On being asked whether he would accept the Deputy Chief Minister post,

The moment unfolded during a press conference where Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar gathered after staking their claim to form government.

Notably, this will be the sixth time that Ajit Pawar will take oath as the Deputy chief minister of the state.