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While 33 legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers, six took oath as ministers of state.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government.
Shinde, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, submitted his resignation at Raj Bhavan.
BJP state chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and national joint general secretary Shiv Prakash met with Fadnavis on Sunday, fueling discussions about his potential elevation.
Reports suggested that the BJP would not surrender its leverage to claim the chief minister's seat.
This election has been a closely contested battle between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
The incident happened at his Juhu residence around 4:45 am.
However, Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekar Bawankule said he does not support the MLA's remarks.
Patil was taken into custody late on Thursday night and was handed over to the Sindhudurg police for further investigation.
Oppn slams govt for poor quality of work.
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