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While 33 legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers, six took oath as ministers of state.
A senior BJP leader informed PTI that around 30-32 ministers are expected to take the oath.
Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief ministers.
This marks the third tenure for Fadnavis, 54, as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister.
The decision was finalised during the BJP's core committee meeting held prior to the legislature party session at Vidhan Bhawan.
Outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he would support the BJP's decision to pick the new chief minister.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is emerging as the top contender for the chief minister's position.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government.
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.
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