Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Indian state of Maharashtra (born 1970)
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Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra since 5 December 2024 with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies, and previously held this position for two terms from 2014 to 2019. He previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, alongside Ajit Pawar in the Eknath Shinde government. Besides this, from 2019 to 2022, he served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He was the President of BJP's Maharashtra state unit from 2013 to 2015. He became Chief Minister at the age of 44, making him the second-youngest in Maharashtra's history after Sharad Pawar.
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Top woman Maoist with Rs 25 lakh bounty surrendersVimala Chandra Sidam, also known as Tarakka, turned herself in after a 38-year stint in Naxalism. At 62, she surrendered to CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli with other senior Maoists, bringing a Rs..IndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis' 120km bus ride reclaims Maoist zone for developmentMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a 120km bus service from Aheri to Wangeturi, crossing through Maoist-dominated Gadchiroli. This new service benefits 10,000 tribals from 20 villages,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sack mantri, demands opposition; Devendra Fadnavis says no one will be sparedChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has vowed to take strong action against anyone connected to the Beed case, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on violence and extortion. Despite pressure to remove..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Attempt to create hatred': BJP on Rahul Gandhi meeting Parbhani victim's kinCongress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a Dalit law student who died in custody following protests in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi alleged Suryawanshi was murdered for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra portfolio allocation: Devendra Fadnavis keeps home, Ajit finance, Shinde urban development, gets housingMaharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Deputy..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | BIG announcement by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, claims THIS place will become new 'steel city' of India, it is...Infrastructure projects like the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway will connect it with other major citiesDNA - Published |
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says, 'portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow'Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that cabinet portfolio assignments are expected imminently, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. This follows the recent swearing-in of 39..IndiaTimes - Published | CM Fadnavis says ATS squad probing use of 'terror funds' in 'Maha' pollsMaharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis claimed terror funds were used in the state elections. He cited a Malegaon case with suspicious transactions of Rs 1000 crore. Fadnavis alleged foreign..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You will be CM one day': Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar, shares his 24-hour shift planMaharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured NCP leader Ajit Pawar of a future chief ministership. Fadnavis outlined a three-shift work schedule, with Pawar handling mornings, himself working..IndiaTimes - Published | Mumbai boat accident: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for victimsA tragic boat collision near Mumbai claimed 13 lives and injured several others on Wednesday. A Navy vessel collided with a passenger ferry, leading to a major rescue operation. Prime Minister Modi and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mumbai boat accident: One dead, 66 rescued after ferry capsizesFive to seven passengers are yet to be traced, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.DNA - Published | Uddhav Thackeray calls on Devendra Fadnavis, seeks Bharat Ratna for Veer SavarkarIn Nagpur, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the BJP's inaction on awarding Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. He urged a focus on development issues over historical debates. Thackeray congratulated CM Fadnavis..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Am I a toy?': NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal launches veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar after exclusion from Cabinet expansionChhagan Bhujbal, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, expressed his discontent at being excluded from the recent Maharashtra cabinet expansion. He revealed that he declined a Rajya Sabha seat..IndiaTimes - Published | In Fadnavis cabinet expansion, mix of old and new, 19 berths for BJPMaharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare..IndiaTimes - Published |
No berth for RPI in 'Maha' cabinet, Athawale says Fadnavis gave his wordRamdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite promises from CM Devendra Fadnavis...IndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis cabinet takes oath in Nagpur - Meet the new Maharashtra ministersThe Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Insulted voters': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on opposition MLAs refusing to take oathIndiaTimes - Published | 'Have some doubts about EVMs': Aaditya Thackeray says winning leaders of Shiv Sena UBT will not take oathShiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that his party's winning MLAs will not be sworn into the BJP-led Maharashtra government. He alleged EVM misuse during the assembly elections, expressing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Was Eknath Shinde upset? Know what Devendra Fadnavis said about his deputies: Shindeji is emotional...'Here's what newly elected Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed about his deputies - Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.DNA - Published | Eknath Shinde kept all guessing till the last momentDevendra Fadnavis's swearing-in as Maharashtra CM was delayed due to Eknath Shinde's reluctance to be sworn in as Deputy CM. Shinde wanted assurances on portfolio allocation. After persuasion, Shinde..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I am deputy CM now, which means dedicated to common man': Shiv Sena's Eknath ShindeDevendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the third time, alongside Eknath Shinde as Deputy CM. Shinde expressed his congratulations and commitment to supporting Fadnavis. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Patience and perseverance key to his success': Amruta on husband Devendra Fadnavis’ return as CM of MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published |
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Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Ceremony LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis seeks blessings from his mother before oath-takingOn Wednesday, Fadnavis, joined by Shinde and Pawar, met with state Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formally stake claim to form the government, presenting letters of support from the coalition partners.DNA - Published | Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Ceremony LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Chief Minister for third timeOn Wednesday, Fadnavis, joined by Shinde and Pawar, met with state Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formally stake claim to form the government, presenting letters of support from the coalition partners.DNA - Published |
'Eknath Shinde era over, he has been tossed aside': Sanjay Raut ahead of Devendra Fadnavis swearing-in as Maharashtra CMShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut declared Eknath Shinde's time as CM over, alleging the BJP used and discarded him after choosing Devendra Fadnavis for the top job. Raut accused the BJP of..IndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis to take oath today along with his deputies Eknath Shinde, Ajit PawarShiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde along with NCP's Ajit Pawar will take the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers in the new cabinet, sources said.DNA - Published |
Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM today: Check traffic advisory, routes to avoid and moreBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister today at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.DNA - Published | PM Modi, 9 Union ministers, 3 CMs to attend Maharashtra CM oath ceremonyMaharashtra's Chief Minister-designate, Devendra Fadnavis, has enlisted 61 senior bureaucrats to manage protocol for his December 5th swearing-in ceremony. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra govt formation: Sena keen on home, NCP wants finance, cooperation & agricultureDevendra Fadnavis met with Eknath Shinde to finalize power-sharing in Maharashtra. Shinde agreed to be Deputy CM, pending fair portfolio allocation. Shiv Sena seeks key portfolios like Home, currently..IndiaTimes - Published | In 2019, Fadnavis said he'd be back as CM. 5 yrs later, he isDevendra Fadnavis, after initially serving as Eknath Shinde's deputy, is set to reclaim the Maharashtra Chief Minister position. His BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding 230 seats, with BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
11-day 'Maha' political drama ends: Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM; but still no clarity on Eknath Shinde's roleAfter 11 days of political drama, Devendra Fadnavis was proposed as the next chief minister of Maharashtra by Eknath Shinde. The BJP secured a significant victory in the state assembly elections,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will give our best to run the government', says Eknath Shinde ahead of Fadnavis's swearing-in as Maharashtra CMMaharashtra's Mahayuti alliance celebrates its 2.5-year tenure as Eknath Shinde lauds achievements ahead of Devendra Fadnavis's swearing-in as Chief Minister after BJP's Assembly election victory.DNA - Published |
