BJP Open to the Idea of Offering Deputy CM Post in Maharashtra to Shiv Sena, Says Amit Shah

Amit Shah, in an exclusive interview , denied there was any rift with the Sena camp over its statements that the next chief minister of Maharashtra should be a Shiv Sainik, but made the BJP’s position on the issue clear.

New Delhi: Clearing his party’s stand on Shiv Sena’s demand for deputy chief ministership, BJP president and union home minister Amit Shah has indicated BJP is open to the idea of offering the post to its ally but said Devendra Fadnavis will continue as Maharashtra CM if NDA comes to power in the state. ​

Shah, in an exclusive interview  Network’s Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, denied there was any rift with the Sena camp over its statements that the next chief minister of Maharashtra should be a Shiv Sainik, but made the BJP’s position on the issue clear.

“I don’t think [Shiv Sena leaders issuing such statements] is a big threat to the alliance. It is very clear that Fadnavis will be the Chief Minister,” . Shah was then asked a follow up question – will they consider having a Shiv Sainik as a deputy CM?

“This is an issue that Devendra Fadnavis and his team will take a call on. They along with BJP’s Parliamentary board will exchange opinions on the subject. All options are open right now,” Shah said.