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.

Eknath Shinde has grabbing the spotlight since the BJP-led NDA, also known as the Mahayuti alliance, secured a landslide victory in recent Maharashtra polls.

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

BJP on Saturday announced that the new Mahayuti govt will be sworn in on Dec 5 in what is being seen as a signal to Eknath Shinde to make u.

Eknath Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will “fully support” the BJP leadership’s decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle.

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 .

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

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.