“The list of probable ministers from the Shiv Sena has been handed over to Fadnavis. He has taken the list but told Shinde that he will speak with the BJP top leadership and get back on conceding the home ministry and giving portfolios to Shiv Sena MLAs,” said a source in the Shiv Sena requesting anonymity.Shiv Sena MLA and former minister Uday Samant said that they are requesting Shinde to be part of the new government. “We are hopeful that Shinde will listen to us and be part of the government,” Samant added.On a lighter mode, Ajit Pawar said he does not know about Eknath Shinde, but he is going to take oath as DCM on December 5 at Azad Maidan. Shinde quickly responded saying Ajit Pawar has a habit of taking oath in the early morning and evening as well therefore he has no issue this time too.Sources in the BJP are confident that Shinde will join the new Mahayuti government as DCM. “There is pressure over Shinde by his own MLAs and former ministers to be part of the new government. The BJP is offering the urban development and revenue ministry instead of home ministry, so we are confident that he will accept the deal. Shinde is reluctant but he will take a positive decision,” said a BJP leader.
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