Eknath Shinde, emerged as Maharashtra's 20th Chief Minister on July 1, 2022. After Uddhav Thackeray's resignation, Shinde, a Shiv Sena rebel, took charge, with unexpected support from BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as Deputy Chief Minister. Shinde's journey began with odd jobs in Thane, later aligning with Shiv Sena in the '80s. His rise included a pivotal role in the Thane unit and four consecutive terms as an MLA since 2004. Despite speculation about discontent within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Shinde assumed the CM role amid political shifts.
