The date for induction of the new BJP-led Mahayuti government has been finalised. BJP State Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has posted on his ‘X’ handle that the oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Azad Maidan at 5 pm on December 5.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the programme, besides other dignitaries. Although the name of the chief minister has not be formally announced Devendra Fadnavis is said to be administered oath as the CM.
Meanwhile, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde is in his village Dare in Satara district and is suffering from a high fever and throat infection. He is not talking even to his party leaders. He has put off his phone.