In Nagpur, which is expected to give Maharashtra its next chief minister, state BJP chief Devendra Fadnavis today visited Union minister Nitin Gadkari to wish him a happy Diwali. Two days ago, Mr Gadkari's loyalists sent word to the BJP leadership that they would like the minister to be appointed chief minister of Maharashtra, where the party has posted its strongest performance ever. One newly-elected legislator has even offered to resign to facilitate Mr Gadkari's election as a legislator so that he can be chief minister.