As suspense continues over the appointment of Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister (CM), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Anant Dubey on Saturday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance, over the delay in government formation despite having a clear mandate in the recently concluded elections.  

Speaking to ANI, Dubey said, "Do they [Mahayuti] want Central rule in Maharashtra? Elections were held on November 20, and the results were announced on November 23. It has been a week since then, yet there is no government in the state. They have a clear mandate but don't know who the CM will be. When will they start addressing the needs of the people? We fail to understand their plan of action. In every other state, they declared the CM face on time, so why is Maharashtra being treated differently."