Nana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel constrained under his leadership. This adds to speculation about discord within Maharashtra's ruling coalition. Despite controversy, Patole remarked the invitation was in light spirits due to Holi.
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