Amid growing speculation of a power struggle in Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have set up separate offices in Mantralaya, highlighting internal tensions. Fadnavis has established an assistance and medical desk, while Shinde has placed his own medical assistance desk right next to it. Additionally, Fadnavis’s war room is overseeing key projects, while Shinde has set up a coordination committee room to monitor Maharashtra’s major developments.
 

Fadnavis has downplayed concerns, citing similar arrangements from his past tenure as Deputy CM. However, leaders from Shinde’s Shiv Sena argue that separate offices could enhance decision-making and project execution. Shinde’s exclusion from the Disaster Management Committee initially caused friction, prompting new rules to include him. Additionally, disputes over appointing guardian ministers for Raigad and Nashik districts remain unresolved.
 

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction, secured 230 out of 288 seats in the last Maharashtra Assembly elections. While Fadnavis took charge as CM, Shinde, despite expectations, had to settle for the Deputy CM post. Reports suggest lingering dissatisfaction, though both leaders insist the government is functioning smoothly. With these ongoing political tensions, Maharashtra’s governance remains under scrutiny.