Eknath Shinde In Delhi: Maharashtra Deputy CM Rushes To National Capital Amid Union Cabinet Expansion Buzz;
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde left for New Delhi amid speculation over Union Cabinet expansion.
Shinde is expected to meet senior BJP leaders; no official confirmation from BJP or Shiv Sena.
Six MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) faction recently joined Shinde's Shiv Sena under 'Operation Tiger', likely influencing cabinet picks.
Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar, and Parbhani MP Sanjay Jadhav are reportedly under consideration for ministerial berths.
Unconfirmed reports suggest Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis may be shifted to the Centre, with Shinde possibly returning as Maharashtra CM.
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