The swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra’s new government has been confirmed for the afternoon of December 5 at Azad Maidan, according to state Protocol Department officials. This development follows the conclusion of the recent elections and sets the stage for the formal assumption of power.

While the Chief Minister-elect is yet to be decided, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold its legislative party meeting a day prior, on December 4, to finalise its choice. However, the confirmation of the ceremony indicates that the new Chief Minister will indeed be from the BJP, signalling the party’s lead role in the formation of the government.