After winning 132 seats in the assembly election, Devendra Fadnavis has taken oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar were also sworn in as deputy CMs. The ruling coalition now occupies almost 80% of the assembly seats, leaving the opposition in a weakened position.
Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra's Chief Minister
Background
Devendra Fadnavis is an Indian politician who has served as the 19th and current Chief Minister of Maharashtra since 2014. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he is the first BJP leader to hold this office.
Formation of Government
In the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, Fadnavis's BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 105 seats. However, the party fell short of a majority. After a brief period of political uncertainty, the BJP formed an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Shiv Sena to form a government.
On November 28, 2019, Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister for a second term. Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar of the NCP were sworn in as deputy Chief Ministers.
Key Achievements
During his tenure, Fadnavis has implemented several key initiatives, including:
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the political ideology of Devendra Fadnavis?
Fadnavis is a member of the BJP, a right-wing political party.
2. What is the current status of the BJP-Sena-NCP alliance in Maharashtra?
The alliance remains intact, although there have been some tensions between the BJP and the Sena.
3. What are the major challenges facing the Fadnavis government?
The government faces challenges related to unemployment, economic slowdown, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. What are the major policy initiatives planned by the Fadnavis government?
The government plans to focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and social welfare programs.
5. What are the potential successors to Fadnavis as Chief Minister?
Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) are seen as potential successors.
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