Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde, stage set for Mahayuti oath on Thursday
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Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde, stage set for Mahayuti oath on Thursday

India Today  

Senior Maharashtra BJP leader and likely Chief Minister-elect, Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday met caretaker CM Eknath Shinde at his residence in Mumbai in a bid to end the ongoing deadlock within the Mahayuti alliance over the top post. Sources told India Today TV earlier in the day that Eknath Shinde has agreed to serve as Deputy Chief Minister in the incoming Mahayuti government after hectic negotiations for the elusive power-sharing formula in the state. Shinde will be sworn in alongside Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar at a high-profile oath-taking ceremony in Mumbai on December 5. The allocation of cabinet positions and portfolios among the three Mahayuti alliance partners — BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP — is expected to follow the oath-taking.

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'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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4 days, 20 hours ago

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made a surprising remark during the ongoing Winter Session in the legislative assembly about his Deputy Ajit Pawar as he wished for the latter to become a Chief Minister someday. The Maharashtra CM also shared details about the working schedule of the Mahayuti leaders, stating that he and his deputies Pawar and Eknath …

’You will be CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar
4 days, 22 hours ago

’You will be CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

“You will be CM someday,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar on Thursday. On December 5, Ajit Pawar, who has been vocal about his chief ministerial ambitions, became the deputy CM of Maharashtra for the sixth time. Fadnavis also said that Ajit Pawar will work in the morning since he is an early riser, …

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
5 days, 12 hours ago

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said he and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde would work 24/7 in shifts. Turning to Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis said in the legislative, “You are called ‘permanent deputy CM’ but my wishes are with you and you will be the CM someday.” Ajit Pawar on December 5 took oath as the deputy …

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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5 days, 12 hours ago

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar

India Today  

In a moment that raised eyebrows in Maharashtra's political circles, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar, during a speech in the legislative assembly. Ajit Pawar, who recently took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government in 2023 after a dramatic split from the NCP, originally founded …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
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Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Politics: Narendra Bhondekar, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from his position as deputy leader of the party after being overlooked for a cabinet berth, NDTV reports. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis completed his cabinet expansion exercise as 39 MLAs took oath in Nagpur more than three weeks after the assembly election results …

Fadnavis Expands Cabinet, Drops Key Figures in Mahayuti
1 week, 1 day ago

Fadnavis Expands Cabinet, Drops Key Figures in Mahayuti

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The much-awaited Cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government on Sunday proved to be a heartbreak for some of the prominent legislators in Maharashtra. The BJP, however, sprang a surprise by dropping Sudhir Mungantiwar and Ravindra Chavan, two of the senior ministers in the earlier Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government. Shiv Sena leaders Shambhuraj Desai, Dada Bhuse, Sanjay Rathod, …

Over 35 MLA’s take oath as Ministers to Maharashtra Assembly
1 week, 1 day ago

Over 35 MLA’s take oath as Ministers to Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

After days of friction and wrangling, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government on Sunday appointed 39 new Ministers, taking the Cabinet strength to 42. Prominent appointments include BJP State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, and party leaders Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Girish Mahajan; Shiv Sena leaders Gulabrao Patil, Pratap Sarnaik, Dada Bhuse, and Sanjay Rathod; and Nationalist Congress …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde Among 19 BJP Leaders Take Oath, 11 From Sena & 9 From NCP
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde Among 19 BJP Leaders Take Oath, 11 From Sena & 9 From NCP

ABP News  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: The oath-taking for the new ministers in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government was held on Sunday, December 15, in Nagpur, ending the hectic parleys over the Chief Minister chair and ministry allocation. BJP's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and BJP leaders Radhakrishna Vikhepatil, Chandrakant Patil, Nitesh Rane, and Pankaja Munde have taken oath as Cabinet Ministers …

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News  

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE: BJP’s Nitesh Rane, Shiv Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik take oath as ministers
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1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE: BJP’s Nitesh Rane, Shiv Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik take oath as ministers

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE Updates: The much awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Maharashtra government is taking place on Sunday, December 15, with the new ministers taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur. 6:05 pm BJP's Meghana Bordikar, NCP's Indranil Naik, Shiv Sena's Yogesh Kadam sworn in as Maharashtra Cabinet ministers. 6:00 pm BJP's Madhuri Misal, Akash …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Mahayuti government is likely to take place on Sunday evening at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur and portfolios will be allocated later even as the three alliance partners are still engaged in talks to finalise the formula for sharing ministerial berths. One is 15:8:7 in which 15 ministers of the BJP will take oath, …

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?
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1 week, 2 days ago

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?

India Today  

Following a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti cabinet is scheduled for 4 pm today in Nagpur. Several Shiv Sena and NCP MLAs are set to be inducted into the council of ministers, reflecting the alliance's push to finalize its governance team. In addition, several new faces from the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
1 week, 3 days ago

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 15, with new Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party set to take the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur, official sources said. Mr. Shinde, initially reluctant to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s post …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 15, new ministers to take oath in Nagpur: Report
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1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 15, new ministers to take oath in Nagpur: Report

Hindustan Times  

The cabinet expansion of the newly elected BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is set to take place, with the oath of office ceremony scheduled to be held in Nagpur, PTI reported citing official sources. Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on December 5, with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar being sworn-in …

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah
1 week, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed claims suggesting that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was upset with the BJP over not being reappointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and assured that there were no disagreements regarding the allocation of Cabinet portfolios in the state. #AmitShahAtAgendaAajtak | "This time we said it from the beginning that chief minister …

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion
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1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Eknath Shinde is still holding out, in an all-out effort to salvage what he can from a BJP-led government that is calling the shots. The reluctant deputy chief minister, who pushed for the sensitive home portfolio till the last minute, among other things, has delayed the proposed cabinet expansion ahead of the winter session of the state legislature. Shiv …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Set For This Date, 43 Ministers To Take Oath In Devendra Fadnavis-Led Govt In Nagpur
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1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Set For This Date, 43 Ministers To Take Oath In Devendra Fadnavis-Led Govt In Nagpur

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will expand his cabinet on Sunday. Sources indicated that 21 BJP leaders, 12 Shiv Sena leaders, and 10 NCP leaders will take the oath as ministers in Nagpur. Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule met Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde on Friday. As a result, he did not accompany Chief Minister Devendra …

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet
1 week, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Nearly three weeks since winning majority in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance is yet to divide the cabinet portfolios among the three alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting comes amid the three parties …

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid suspense over Maharashtra Cabinet expansion
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1 week, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid suspense over Maharashtra Cabinet expansion

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid suspense over state Cabinet expansion which is likely to take place by December 14. The talks on portfolio allocation among the ruling Mahayuti allies - Bharatiya Janata Party, National Congress Party and Shiv Sena entered the final round. All key ministries like Home, Urban Development, Revenue, …

Devendra Fadnavis, Amit Shah hold late-night meet in Delhi amid Maharashtra portfolio suspense
1 week, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis, Amit Shah hold late-night meet in Delhi amid Maharashtra portfolio suspense

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP chief JP Nadda met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence late on Wednesday. The BJP is expected to keep 21 to 22 ministerial berths, including the chief minister's post, the leader said, adding that four to five ministerial berths may be kept vacant. Shiv Sena MLA and spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said …

Fadnavis to drop 30% ministers from Shinde cabinet
1 week, 5 days ago

Fadnavis to drop 30% ministers from Shinde cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Even almost a week after the formation of the BJP-led government in Maharashtra, cabinet expansion has not taken place. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar have gone to New Delhi to meet the BJP’s top leadership to finalise the names of cabinet ministers. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday met Eknath Shinde at latter’s …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far
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1 week, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, all eyes are on the cabinet expansion in the state, with the Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena demanding key portfolios for Eknath Shinde's camp. A senior BJP leader has said that the cabinet expansion of the Fadnavis government is likely to take place on December 14. #WATCH | Maharashtra CM Devendra …

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly

Hindustan Times  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government on Monday sailed through a confidence vote in the Maharashtra assembly. The trust motion tabled by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant, NCP's Dilip Walse Patil, BJP's Sanjay Kute and others and others, was passed by a voice vote. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives during the Special session of Maharashtra Assembly, at …

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources
2 weeks, 2 days ago

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources

India Today  

At least 11 MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction are expected to take the oath as ministers soon, according to sources. The list includes six former ministers from the previous government - Gulabrao Patil, Uday Samant, Dada Bhuse, Shambhuraj Desai, Tanaji Sawant, and Deepak Kesarkar - who are likely to make a comeback. BJP'S RAHUL …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

CM Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took oath as a member of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Saturday, on the first day of the three-day special session of the House. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar also took oath as members of the Maharashtra assembly. The election for the Speaker is scheduled for December 9, followed by a trust …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’

Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

Was Eknath Shinde unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Was Eknath Shinde unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal

Live Mint  

Two days after Eknath Shinde took oath as deputy chief minister to Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant has dropped a big revelation that the former Maharashtra chief minister was reluctant to cede the top post to the Bharatiya Janata Party after the party's landslide in the Assembly elections. Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde was not happy with the …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said his deputy Eknath Shinde was not upset and rejected allegations that the government's formation was inordinately delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the newly sworn Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Thursday. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde …

CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took oath as a member of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Saturday, on the first day of the three-day special session of the House. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar also took oath as members of the Maharashtra assembly. Results of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls were declared on November 23, …

CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath in Maharashtra Assembly; Opposition skips ceremony
2 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath in Maharashtra Assembly; Opposition skips ceremony

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took oath as a member of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Saturday, on the first day of the three-day special session of the House. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar also took oath as members of the Maharashtra assembly. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray announed that the Opposition members will not …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

Watch | Political career of Devendra Fadnavis
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch | Political career of Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Watch: Political career of Devendra Fadnavis BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took the oath to become the new chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on December 5th at a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde also took oath as his deputy chief ministers. Fadnavis, who represents Nagpur South West …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

Radhika Merchant's friendly chat with Amruta Fadnavis at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ oath-taking ceremony
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Radhika Merchant's friendly chat with Amruta Fadnavis at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ oath-taking ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on December 5 for the third time. Several visuals from the event took over social media, including one where Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani’s younger daughter-in-law, Radhika Marchent, was seen chatting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ wife, Amruta Fadnavis. Radhika Merchant met Amruta Fadnavis at CM Devendra Fadnavis’ oath-taking …

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that Eknath Shinde had to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister because the BJP's top brass planned to go ahead with the new government's swearing-in if he continued being "stubborn". BJP had planned to go ahead with the swearing-in ceremony without Eknath Shinde. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in …

On Congress's EVM hack charge, Devendra Fadnavis cites Latur conundrum
2 weeks, 4 days ago

On Congress's EVM hack charge, Devendra Fadnavis cites Latur conundrum

India Today  

Newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hit out at the Congress for alleging that electronic voting machines were manipulated and accusing the Mahayuti alliance of stealing the electoral mandate. “As long as they don’t introspect on their loss and keep lying to themselves, their party will never come out on top,” Fadnavis said in an exclusive interview with India …

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra Chief Minister with two deputies
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra Chief Minister with two deputies

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took oath as Maharashtra chief minister for the third time, marking the BJP leader’s return to the top post after a gap of five years. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy chief ministers. That Shinde would join the government as deputy CM was confirmed only hours before …

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Eknath Shinde agreed to be his deputy after he reached out to the Shiv Sena chief two days before the swearing-in ceremony. Fadnavis said Shinde had accepted in Mahayuti's first meeting after the election win that the Chief Minister would be from BJP. Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief …

Naidu Attends Devendra Fadnavis Oath-Taking Ceremony as Maharashtra CM
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Naidu Attends Devendra Fadnavis Oath-Taking Ceremony as Maharashtra CM

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the oath-taking ceremony of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. BJP legislature party leader Fadnavis was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra while allies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy CMs at a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The event was …

Devendra Fadnavis oath-taking ceremony attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis oath-taking ceremony attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor

Hindustan Times  

Devendra Fadnavis oath-taking ceremony attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor Devendra Fadnavis took as oath as the Chief Minister of Maharastra on Thursday. 1 / 7 Numerous famous personalities, such as Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, were present at Devendra Fadnavis's swearing-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. 2 / 7 Before the …

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Legislature Party Leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, witnessed by thousands. This marks the third time Fadnavis, 54, an MLA from Nagpur South-West, would occupy the coveted Chief Minister’s office on the sixth floor of the Mantralaya. With …

‘Will work as a team’: Eknath Shinde on serving as deputy CM in Devendra Fadnavis' cabinet
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Will work as a team’: Eknath Shinde on serving as deputy CM in Devendra Fadnavis' cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday assured he will extend all possible cooperation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and “work as a team”. Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as CM for third time Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra chief minister at a star-studded event headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai's Azad Maidan. After the event, PM …

Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday sparked laughter while addressing mediapersons as he called himself a ‘dedicated common man’ while referring to his Deputy Chief Minister post. Shinde, who served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for two-and-half years, took oath as Deputy CM in the BJP-led Mahayuti government after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new chief minister in …

Why is Devendra Fadnavis successful? Wife Amruta Fadnavis reveals 2 qualities that propel new Maharashtra CM
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why is Devendra Fadnavis successful? Wife Amruta Fadnavis reveals 2 qualities that propel new Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

On the day that Devendra Fadnavis became the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time, his wife Amruta Fadnavis attributed his political success to two main qualities of the Bharatiya Janata Party leader. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis during her husband's swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra Chief Minister, in Mumbai, According to her, the two qualities that propelled …

Devendra Fadnavis rejects opposition's 'delay' charge, says most portfolios finalised
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis rejects opposition's 'delay' charge, says most portfolios finalised

Hindustan Times  

In the first press conference after being sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday dismissed opposition's allegation that there had been a delay in government formation. Fadnavis on Thursday took as the Maharashtra CM for the third time at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, while Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in as his deputies. 'Only …

What was Devendra Fadnavis' first decision after taking oath as Maharashtra CM?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

What was Devendra Fadnavis' first decision after taking oath as Maharashtra CM?

Hindustan Times  

Hours after taking their oaths, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde took charge of their responsibilities at the state's secretariat. The first signature that I have done today is that I have decided to give ₹5 lakhs from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to a patient for bone marrow transplant treatment. Devendra Fadnavis …

Maharashtra oath ceremony: Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as chief minister at star-studded event
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra oath ceremony: Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as chief minister at star-studded event

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra oath ceremony: Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as chief minister at star-studded event BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister, along with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde who assumed the. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister, along with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde who assumed the deputy CM positions 1 / 9 Devendra …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
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Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM

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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Mahayuti government and invoked late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde started his oath by bowing to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering mentor late Anand Dighe and taking blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and 13 crore people of Maharshtra. Shinde …

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