The forthcoming BJP-led government will be sworn in on December 5 at 5 pm at the city’s iconic Azad Maidan. After five years, BJP is likely to finally install its CM, with sources saying the announcement of Devendra Fadnavis’s name for the CM remains a mere formality that will be completed early next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders and alliance leaders will attend the oath ceremony. The venue has been booked for the ceremony by the State Protocol Department, confirmed the state officials.

In 2014, Fadnavis had taken oath at Wankhede Stadium. The undivided Shiv Sena joined his government a month later. This time round, considering the biggest ever victory for BJP and its allies, various venues were explored. While Shivaji Park will remain occupied to mark the death anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Wankhede Stadium is hosting domestic cricket games.