Mumbai: Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, recently fell ill during a visit to his hometown of Satara, triggering speculation amid the ongoing uncertainty over the state’s next Chief Minister.

Caretaker Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde recovering from fever and throat infection, decision expected soon, oath ceremony on Dec 5.

The swearing-in of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's health deteriorated and has been put under medical observation in his native village. Shinde is suffering fro

New Delhi: Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde’s health has deteriorated, and a team of doctors is monitoring his condition. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Maharashtra News on India.com .

The development comes hours after Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena made an official demand seeking a Home Ministry for the party in the new Cabinet. Despite massive victory in Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti is yet to form a government in the state.

According to his family doctor, Dr RM Patre, Shinde has been suffering from a fever, cold, and throat infection for the past two days. He has been administered antibiotics and saline and is expected to recover within a day or two.