India, June 8 -- Shiv Sena leader Bachchu Kadu on Monday renewed his pitch for Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to become Maharashtra's Chief Minister, while suggesting that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should be entrusted with a larger role in national politics.

Speaking to reporters, Kadu clarified remarks he made in Bhandara a day earlier, where he had advocated for Shinde's elevation to the state's top post.

"As a Shiv Sainik, it is natural for us to want Eknath Shinde to become the Chief Minister. We would never say that the CM should be from another party. Shiv Sena is in our hearts and minds, and we want a Shiv Sena leader as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra," Kadu said.

The legislator further stated that Fadnavis has th...