[8] Fadnavis was seeking a second-term as chief minister, however, Shiv Sena insisted that the two parties share the tenure in accordance with a "50:50 formula".

[10] As the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari found out, after consultation with major political parties, that none of them was in a position to form a government, President's rule was imposed in the state.

[14] Eleven legislators were present at the early morning swearing in, however, three of them had clarified in a press conference on the same day that they had been misled.

[13][14] Two days later, on 25 November, 162 legislators (Maharashtra Assembly has a total strength of 288), met in Mumbai, evincing that Fadnavis' government did not enjoy majority support.

Two days later, on 28 November, Uddhav Thackeray was appointed the chief minister, leading a coalition government.