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 Union Minister and Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI-A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, is poised to become the next Chief Minister of the state, with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar extending his support. After meeting Mr Fadnavis at his residence, Mr Athawale said the decision on the Chief Minister's post would be finalised within the next two to three days. He also revealed that the oath-taking ceremony would soon follow and assured that the RPI-A would secure a Cabinet berth.