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Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis (born 22 July 1970) is a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from
...Read more- Will extend all possible cooperation to Devendra Fadnavis, work as a team: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
"The way Devendra ji and Ajit dada (Pawar) helped and cooperated with me (when he was the CM), I will extend all possible cooperation and backing to the chief minister. We will work as a team," Shinde said.
- Mahayuti 2.0: What second term in Maharashtra means for Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar
The Mahayuti has returned to power in Maharashtra following a resounding electoral mandate. Could the changed power dynamics impact its functioning and delivery?
- Why BJP's jubilation and Fadnavis coronation signal a new era in Maharashtra politics
Fadnavis' return as Maharashtra CM marks a significant moment for the BJP, which has clawed its way back to the top in a complex state dominated by regional players and caste calculations.
- Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar take oath as Deputy CMs
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and others, CMs and deputy CM of NDA-ruled states among several other dignitaries.
- 'I'll be back': 5 years on, Fadnavis reclaims No.1 spot in Maharashtra
Mahayuti, which consists of three major camps, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde), NCP (Ajit Pawar) and BJP, secured a landslide victory, winning 230 seats in the 288-member assembly.
- Devendra Fadnavis' grand oath ceremony in Maharashtra: Guest list to security arrangements - All you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CMs and deputy CMs of all NDA-ruled states and 1,000 beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme are among the over 42,000 guests expected to attend the mega event.
- Eknath Shinde's dilemma: Why staying in power is crucial
Eknath Shinde has been the pivotal link between the BJP and the Shiv Sena, ensuring smooth coordination within the Mahayuti alliance. Under his leadership, the coalition government has operated with minimal controversy.
- CM post is `technical arrangement'; will work unitedly with allies: Fadnavis
Fadnavis was speaking to reporters after meeting Governor C P Radhakrishnan who invited him to form the next government. He was accompanied by Shinde and Pawar.
- ‘Will not wait to take oath’, quips Ajit Pawar as Eknath Shinde drags feet on accepting Deputy CM post - WATCH
Notably, this will be the sixth time that Ajit Pawar will take oath as the Deputy chief minister of the state.
- Teacher recalls 'back bencher' Devendra Fadnavis as being sensitive, polite and helpful
A six-time MLA who served as the youngest mayor of Nagpur, Fadnavis completed his school education in Nagpur - the second capital of Maharashtra.
- Challenge ahead is to meet people's expectations: Fadnavis
Speaking after being elected as leader of the state BJP legislature party ahead of Thursday's swearing-in ceremony, he also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing faith in him
- Devendra Fadnavis elected BJP legislature party leader, set to be new Maharashtra CM
Devendra Fadnavis emerged as the unanimous choice of all BJP MLAs in Maharashtra after the party won an unprecedented 132 seats in the recent Assembly elections in the state.
- Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde on eve of BJP's legislature party meeting
Some political observers view it as an outreach effort by the BJP to placate an ally which is weighing its options, while others believe it served as a preliminary discussion regarding the swearing-in ceremony set for December 5.
- Devendra Fadnavis' name finalised for Maharashtra CM's post, says BJP leader: Report
The oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend it
- Shiv Sena would have won 90-100 seats if Ajit Pawar's NCP was not an ally: Shinde group MLA
Mumbai, Dec 1 Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil on Sunday said the Eknath Shinde-led party would have won 90-100 seats in the November 20 assembly polls if A..
- CM will be from BJP, 2 deputy CMs from allies, says Ajit Pawar on Maharashtra govt formation
The Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, achieved a decisive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections
- 'By Saturday evening, Shinde will take a very big decision,' says Sanjay Shirsat on Maharashtra CM's future
He added, “The name of the Maharashtra CM should be declared by today midnight. I have the information that the oath-taking ceremony will be on December 2. Eknath Shinde will not go to Delhi. He is more interested in Maharashtra politics than Delhi politics.”
- Eknath Shinde holds ‘positive’ talks with Amit Shah, JP Nadda, decision on next Maharashtra CM 'in a day or two'
Together with deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde met Shah and Nadda late Thursday to thrash out a power-sharing pact for the next government in Maharashtra
- Maharashtra CM News: New CM's name to be declared by midnight; oath-taking ceremony likely on December 2, says Shiv Sena's Sanjay Shirsat
Maharashtra CM News Updates: Amid continued speculations over new CM of the state, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said PM Modi and Amit Shah will decide the next CM of Maharashtra, likely to be announced by today midnight
- 'Ladla Bhai designation ...': What Eknath Shinde said ahead of key Mahayuti meet with Amit Shah
On Wednesday, Shinde said that he will accept any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the CM face for Maharashtra.
