Devendra Fadnavis

December 12, 2024 2:34 PM

Maharashtra cabinet expansion scheduled for December 14

Amid ongoing speculation about Maharashtra's cabinet formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the formula for cabinet expansion has been finalized and will be revealed soon. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis addressed rumors linking his and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's recent visits to Delhi with the cabinet expansion process. "I have come for party-related meetings, and Ajit Pawar has come for his work. There is no need for speculation. Decisions in our party ...

December 5, 2024 7:05 PM

Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday in a grand ceremony held at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Fadnavis, marking the beginning of his historic new term. The event was attended by a host of prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Chief Ministers from several states, such as Yogi Adi...

December 4, 2024 1:48 PM

‘Maha’ suspense over: Fadnavis is new Maharashtra CM, to take oath on Thursday

The wait was over after 132 party legislators and five Independents supporting BJP on Wednesday unanimously elected Devendra Fadnavis as the legislature party leader. With this, he is set to take oath for the third time as the Maharashtra Chief Minister at a grand ceremony on Thursday. The BJP core committee chose Fadnavis as its legislative leader, with prominent party members Chandrakant Patil and Sudhir Mungantiwar formally nominating him. Speaking at the meeting, Maharashtra BJP President ...

November 26, 2024 12:13 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, appointed caretaker CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde submitted his resignation to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday as the term of the state assembly ended. Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to tender their resignation. Shinde has been appointed the caretaker Chief Minister until the state’s government is formed. After a decisive Mahayuti alliance win, and Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the largest party by winning over 132 seat, the...

November 23, 2024 5:05 PM

“Unprecedented victory… no dispute on CM face”: Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra results

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday hailed the Mahayuti alliance’s “unprecedented victory” in the state’s assembly elections, asserting that there would be “no dispute” regarding the Chief Minister’s position. Fadnavis addressed reporters in Mumbai, stating that the overwhelming support for Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), was a clear endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra...

September 20, 2024 4:09 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Maharashtra's Amravati on Friday. The 1000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the State Implementation Agency. The central government had approved setting up 7 PM MITRA Parks for the textile industry. PM Modi attended the National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme that marks one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. Duri...

September 20, 2024 1:28 PM

PM Modi visits exhibition at National ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Programme in Wardha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition organised on the sidelines of National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme in Maharashtra's Wardha on Friday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and MoS Education Jayant Chaudhary were present on the occasion. The National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme marks one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. PM Mo...

June 5, 2024 4:45 PM

Devendra Fadnavis takes responsibility for BJP’s poor show in Maharashtra, offers to step down as deputy CM

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requested the BJP's top leadership to relieve him of his ministerial duties on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha election in the state. "Whatever loss we suffered in the LS polls in Maharashtra, I take full responsibility for it. Therefore, I urge the top leadership to relieve me of my ministerial duties for I need to work for the party and contribute my time to the preparations of the ...