Fadnavis’ meeting with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, senior RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi, joint general secretary Atul Limaye and other senior functionaries at the Sangh headquarters after the voting ended on Wednesday indicates RSS's endorsement for his CM bid.

The RSS is of the clear view that there must not be any compromise on the post of CM and has advised the BJP leadership on the same. The RSS wants that efforts and hard work of Fadnavis must be recognised if Mahayuti is voted to power, and BJP emerges as the single largest party. The Sangh expects BJP to secure over 100 seats on its own and is firm about not ceding the CM post to Eknath Shinde this time.