The process of government formation in Maharashtra may accelerate on Monday with the meeting of the newly elected BJP MLAs in Mumbai. The BJP legislators are likely to elect Devendra Fadnavis, BJP State president as their leader.
The election could be in the presence of the central party observers, J.P. Nadda and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The BJP could approach the Governor a day later to stake claim to form the government. Though there remain few hurdles in Mr. Fadnavis’ way, observers say one could not rule out last-minute interventions or changes.