Speaking outside the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial at Dadaron Friday, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut confirmed that his partysupremo Uddhav Thackeray had agreed to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.This follows the joint meeting of the Sena, NCP and Congress.  The three parties are likely to meet theGovernor on Saturday to formally stake claim for government formation.

Raut said, “Uddhav Thackeray agreed for the CM post, and sowe are here to seek blessing from Balasaheb”.

Earlier, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in a massive statementrevealed that there was unanimity on Uddhav Thackeray being the Chief Ministerof Maharashtra. He added that the discussions between the parties wouldcontinue tomorrow. Furthermore, he exuded confidence that the tie-up would beformally announced on Saturday.

Pawar said, “There is unanimity on the fact that UddhavThackeray should lead the government. All of us agree that the discussionsshould continue. The discussion will be reflected in a written format. I thinkthat tomorrow, the entire programme and details of the tie-up will be announcedin a press conference.” 

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also interacted with themedia on this occasion. Mentioning that the top leaders of all three partieshad met for the first time, he opined that a resolution had been reached onmany issues. Thereafter, he stated that they would address the media on allcomprehensive issues. 

Speaking to the media, Thackeray: “I will say again thattoday, the top leaders of all three parties sat together for the first time. Wehave resolved many issues. We will come before you with the answers on all theissues.”