Amid the suspense over the CM post in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena made a demand seeking Home Ministry portfolio for the party in the new Maharashtra government. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said, "The home department should be with the (Shiv Sena)." In the outgoing government, the home portfolio is held by BJP leader and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.