Eknath Shinde unwell for the past 2 days, says doctor
What's the story
Eknath Shinde, the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is recovering from a fever and throat infection. His family doctor, RM Patre, confirmed that Shinde had been experiencing symptoms for the past two days but is now doing better. A team of three to four doctors is attending to him in his native village in the Satara district, Maharashtra, he added.
Health update
Shinde's health condition stable, tests negative for dengue and malaria
Civil Surgeon for Satara, Dr. Yuvraj Karpe, said Shinde's pulse rate and blood pressure are normal. Tests also showed no signs of dengue or malaria. Shinde was given an injectable dose for a bacterial infection on Saturday evening. He had gone to his native village on Friday amid speculation that he was unhappy with the ongoing political developments in Maharashtra.
Political clarification
Shinde's health not linked to political dissatisfaction, says party leader
However, party leader Uday Samant dismissed claims that Shinde was upset, saying he was unwell even during a meeting in Delhi. The political scenario in Maharashtra continues to be tense as the ruling Mahayuti alliance is yet to finalize its chief ministerial candidate after its landslide victory in the assembly elections on November 23. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 132 seats in the 280-member assembly, while its allies Shiv Sena and NCP won 57 and 41 seats.
Ceremony details
Oath-taking ceremony of new Mahayuti government announced
On Saturday, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will be held on December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. While the CM's name hasn't been announced, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said the chief minister will be from the BJP, while the two deputy chief ministers will be from the Mahayuti alliance partners. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis remains a frontrunner for the CM post, unless a new face is chosen.