Shiv Sena Pushes 50:50 Formula For Maharashtra CM’s Post

Shiv Sena stakes claim to Maharashtra CM’s post for 2.5 years. Party leaders say the formula was already discussed.

They may have returned to power after receiving majority numbers, but allies Shiv Sena and BJP are yet to hash out details of the alliance going ahead. Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday, 26 October, held a meeting with Party MLAs discussing the 50:50 formula of power-sharing agreed upon with the BJP’s senior leadership during the Lok Sabha polls.

As part of the formula, the BJP and Sena would each have their own party leader appointed the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in rotation for the next five years.