Jyotiraditya Scindia, who reportedly also wants the job, is likely to be offered the post of deputy. While Kamal Nath, 72, is the state chief, Mr Scindia's argument is that he has popular support. When NDTV asked him yesterday whether he would like to be chief minister, the 47-year-old replied: "Absolutely, I would be honoured to serve as chief minister."

Watch: Jyotiraditya Scindia's interview to NDTV