Aditi Phadnis, Political Editor at Business Standard, suggests that the election results have significantly constrained Shinde's options. She indicates that had the BJP secured fewer than 100 seats, Shinde might have taken a different stance,

Maharashtra faces uncertainty over its Chief Minister as Shinde plans to resign. Ajit Pawar and Fadnavis have reached Raj Bhavan, with Shinde continuing as caretaker CM under ASPA protocol. A decision by the Mahayuti is yet to come.