Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength
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Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength

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Maharashtra CM swearing-in witnessed an NDA show of strength as the whole PM Modi government and NDA leaders were spotted at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday. Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, while BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the new government. Notable leaders who were spotted at the event include the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CMs and Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union Ministers, and NDA leaders. Chief Ministers from various states arrived at Azad Maidan on Thursday, including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, Vishnu Deo Sai, Pramod Sawant, Bhupendra Patel, and Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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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, 2 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 one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
4 days, 18 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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4 days, 18 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 …

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
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Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The JD on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls. JD leader and minister Ratnesh Sada said, “Only Nitish Kumar and nobody else will become the CM after the polls.” Another JD leader and Education Minister Sunil Kumar was equally …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
5 days, 18 hours ago

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

The portfolio allocation in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours, said the sources. While the BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party got 11 and 9 berths, respectively. Shiv Sena may get THESE ministries Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena may …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand
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Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: The expansion of cabinet in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has triggered resentment among former ministers and some lawmakers from all the three Mahayuti allies – the Bharatijya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Among the disgruntled leaders, is senior NCP leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who on Monday said that the denial of cabinet berth could …

Mahayuti to audit ministers' performance in Maharashtra
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Mahayuti to audit ministers' performance in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a "performance audit" of ministers during their tenure. While Fadnavis has not mentioned any timeline, Deputy CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said the ministers of his party will get two-and-a-half years and those who perform will progress.Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar …

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years
1 week ago

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR/MUMBAI: Ten days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were sworn in on December 5 in Mumbai, 39 legislators from the three ruling parties took oath as ministers and ministers of state at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde Among 19 BJP Leaders Take Oath, 11 From Sena & 9 From NCP
1 week, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers
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1 week, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers

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 …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
1 week, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra cabinet is expected to be held in Nagpur on Sunday evening, just a day before the winter session of the assembly begins. The announcement will come after weeks of intense discussions between Mahayuti alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP - that registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections on …

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar
1 week, 1 day ago

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti will also give a chance to other legislators, who have not found a place in the current ministry, during this government's tenure. "We will give an opportunity to others also for two-and-a-half years," NCP leader Pawar said addressing a gathering of his party workers in Nagpur before …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur
1 week, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Maharashtra cabinet expanded: Check full list of 39 newly-inducted ministers
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1 week, 1 day ago

Maharashtra cabinet expanded: Check full list of 39 newly-inducted ministers

India Today  

A total of 39 MLAs took oath as cabinet ministers of the Maharashtra Assembly in Nagpur on Sunday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. While nine MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party were sworn in, 11 MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena were inducted into the …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 39 MLAs sworn in as ministers in Fadnavis-led govt | Full list
1 week, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 39 MLAs sworn in as ministers in Fadnavis-led govt | Full list

India TV News  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: The much-awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Maharashtra government took place on Sunday, with 39 ministers, taking its strength to 42. Here's the full list of new ministers BJP MLAs sworn as Ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Chandrakant Patil Girish Mahajan Ganesh Naik Mangal Prabhat Lodha Jaykumar Rawal Pankaja Munde Atul Save Ashok Uike Ashish Shelar …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
1 week, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 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, 4 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, 4 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, …

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, 5 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 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 …

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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2 weeks ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs
2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly session: The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra won the trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs. Rahul Narvekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Earlier in the day, BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti coalition …

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
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Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term

India TV News  

BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and “real Shiv Sena” after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. Maharashtra Assembly election results Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly …

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's brother Naga Babu set to join Andhra Pradesh Cabinet
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Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's brother Naga Babu set to join Andhra Pradesh Cabinet

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan’s brother and Jana Sena Party General Secretary Nagendra Babu, popularly known as Naga Babu, is set to get a spot in the state cabinet. After the TDP-led NDA secured a massive win in the state, there was speculation that Naga Babu would be appointed as the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati …

‘Accept defeat’: Devendra Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar's Maharashtra poll comparison
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Accept defeat’: Devendra Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar's Maharashtra poll comparison

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis responded on Sunday to Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar’s remarks on the Mahayuti alliance’s win in the Assembly elections. File photo of the President of NCP Mr. Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during 61st Birthday celebration of Mr.Dilip Walse Patil and Gauravgranth Prakashan at Ravindranatya Mandir, Prabhadevi in Mumbai. “Let's see …

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

MVA leaders meet Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, seek deputy speaker's post; Patole cites tradition
2 weeks, 1 day ago

MVA leaders meet Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, seek deputy speaker's post; Patole cites tradition

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders on Sunday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sought the deputy speaker's post for one of the constituent parties in the opposition alliance. The leaders told Fadnavis the opposition would allow the speaker of the assembly to be elected unopposed but wanted the ruling side to follow protocol and give them the deputy speaker's …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 …

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

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

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

Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Twenty-four hours after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister along with deputies Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party and Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena, hectic deliberations were underway in Mumbai to finalise his Cabinet. From the BJP, Chandrakant Patil and Vijaykumar Gavit are likely to make way for younger colleagues like the party’s Mumbai …

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 …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing

ABP News  

The Home Ministry in Maharashtra seems to have emerged as a bone of contention between the three Mahayuti partners — the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and the NCP. While Shiv Sena's Gulabrao Patil said that Shiv Sena would have the Home Ministry, NCP MLA Amol Mitkari said Patil was "not making sense". On Thursday, Patil targeted Ajit Pawar, claiming that …

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra Chief Minister with two deputies
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2 weeks, 3 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 …

On Congress's EVM hack charge, Devendra Fadnavis cites Latur conundrum
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Naidu Attends Devendra Fadnavis Oath-Taking Ceremony as Maharashtra CM
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: They are not known to be each other’s favourites and have made no bones about it either, but now as deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have similar job-lists for the next five years – strengthening their parties, garnering numbers in the local body elections and ensuring that rival outfits led by Uddhav Thackeray and …

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Behind the glitter of the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday, bitterness simmered in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Prominent opposition leaders stayed away from the grand event, including former chief ministers such as NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai, Dec 05 …

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

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