Devendra Fadnavis

March 6, 2026 11:08 PM

Maha govt presents Rs 7.69 lakh crore budget, announces farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday presented the state budget for 2026–27 with an outlay of Rs 7,69,467 crore in the state Assembly. He also announced a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers, along with a host of measures to boost agriculture, infrastructure and social welfare. The budget estimates a revenue deficit of Rs 40,552 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 1,50,491 crore. The government has projected revenue receipts of Rs 6,16,099 crore against revenue exp...

February 20, 2026 1:25 PM

Agriculture must be at core of India AI Mission: Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underlined the growing global challenges confronting the agriculture sector, stating that food systems across the world are under increasing strain due to climate volatility, declining water tables, deteriorating soil health, fragile supply chains, and unpredictable markets. Addressing the India AI Summit 2026, Fadnavis said the world is at a defining moment, particularly for countries of the Global South where agriculture is not merely an ...

October 29, 2025 10:08 PM

‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ unveiled: Boost to sports tourism and Fit India movement

The logo and jersey of ‘Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026’, India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were unveiled in Pune on Wednesday. The landmark event, organised jointly by Maharashtra Government, Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, aims to showcase Pune’s rich cultural and sporting legacy while promoting cycling as a catalyst for health, tourism, and sustainability. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khads...

October 15, 2025 1:08 PM

Top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra

In a major setback to Left-Wing Extremism, senior CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, surrendered along with 60 Maoist cadres at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters in Maharashtra, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The surrender is being seen as a significant step toward peace efforts and de-escalation of violence in Maoist-affected regions. Rao, considered one of the top leaders of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), laid down arms on Tuesday and expres...

September 26, 2025 11:11 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide substantial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to help farmers affected by heavy rains and floods in various parts of the state. Speaking to reporters after an hour-long meeting with the Prime Minister in New Delhi, CM Fadnavis said, “I submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister detailing the flood situation in Maharashtra and briefed him about the damage caused due t...

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...