Maharashtra elections 2014: Maharashtra will have a BJP chief minister, says state party chief Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra elections 2014

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra will have a BJP chief minister, state party chief Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. 

Talking to reporters on assembly election results, Maharashtra BJP chief said the party had made impressive gains in the state despite contesting the elections alone. 

BJP is all set to emerge as the single largest party in Maharashtra, but may fall short of majority. 

With trends indicating a hung assembly in the state, there are already talks of reconciliation between BJP and Shiv Sena. 

The 25-year-old allies separated on a bitter note ahead of the assembly elections over seat sharing.

And with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray earlier openly staking claim for the chief minister's post, it remains to be seen how the two parties reconcile their differences.

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Shiv Sena has said it will consider BJP's proposal on government formation in Maharashtra once it is made as they have "no bitterness". 

"Once they (BJP) submit a proposal for a stable government in the interest of Maharashtra, Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will take a decision, whatever that may be, after considering all factors," Sena MP Anil Desai said. 

"We have no bitterness. If there is a proposal, we will consider it," Desai, who was part of the failed seat-sharing talks with BJP ahead of the assembly poll, said. 

Amid reports that NCP had sent feelers to BJP for extending support, Desai said, "NCP has been rejected by the people of Maharashtra. If BJP ties up with NCP, it will be a betrayal of the people of Maharashtra." 

Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut said, "We have seen the trends. They show BJP is getting more seats, which is okay. But Sena is also doing well. I will comment on our stance after a clear picture emerges after 2pm," Raut said.