The tension between Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar seems to have diffused as both of them visited Delhi for their respective meetings. There have been reports of differences over the power-sharing agreement between the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Pawar has hinted at a probable Cabinet expansion on Sunday, which would be the first time he and his uncle Sharad Pawar will be meeting publicly in months. The two leaders were estranged after Ajit Pawar joined hands with the Shinde-Fadnavis government in July last year.
After weeks of negotiations and the BJP's strong performance in recent elections, Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the third time. Alongside him, NCP leader Ajit Pawar and a deputy chief minister will also take the oath. Uncertainty remains over the inclusion of outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, but Fadnavis has expressed optimism and reassured that Shinde will likely join the government. Speaking on opposition claims, Fadnavis revealed impressive data on FDI and promised even more industries that will boost the state's economy.
After the recent state assembly polls, the Mahayuti alliance, led by BJP, has won a majority of 230 out of 288 seats. In a key party meeting, Devendra Fadnavis was elected as the BJP’s Legislative Party leader and is expected to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has accepted the post of Deputy CM, alongside NCP chief Ajit Pawar. The trio met to discuss the next steps, including cabinet portfolios and the oath-taking ceremony, as the BJP has already finalized its cabinet candidates. Additionally, a three-day session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will take place from December 7 to allow newly-elected MLAs to take their oath and elect a speaker.
After a heated meeting at his residence Varsha in Mumbai, Eknath Shinde has agreed to become the Deputy CM of Maharashtra, joining hands with Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar in forming the state's new government. The swearing-in ceremony is set for December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Fadnavis emphasized that the post of Chief Minister is a "technical arrangement" and he will work with his two deputies to lead Maharashtra to greater heights.
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.
Following the recent Assembly elections, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time. However, the ceremony was attended only by Fadnavis and two deputy chief ministers, with the rest of the cabinet yet to be finalized due to ongoing portfolio discussions. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Bryan Johnson shared his unique approach to managing jet lag during his visit to India, but experts warn against prolonged fasting and suggest other strategies.
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a grand ceremony at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar also took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. This marks Fadnavis's third stint as CM, making him the youngest to hold the post in the state's history. The formation of the new government comes after weeks of negotiations and political turmoil in the aftermath of the state assembly elections.
After intense political drama, the leaders of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra met the governor to officially stake claim to form a government. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to return as the chief minister, while the NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be his deputy. However, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde's role in the government is still uncertain, as the party is insisting on key portfolios like home and housing. With the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, all eyes are on Shinde's decision and whether he will accept the request to become deputy chief minister.
The political drama in Maharashtra finally comes to an end as the BJP-led MahaYuti alliance submits a letter to the Governor, staking claim to form the government. Devendra Fadnavis has been unanimously elected as the legislature party leader and will be sworn in as the Chief Minister tomorrow in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The alliance received support from Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP President Ajit Pawar, who will also take oath as ministers in the new government.
After being unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party's leader, Devendra Fadnavis met with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar to stake a claim to form the government in the state. The Governor has invited them for an oath ceremony tomorrow at 5:30 pm, where Fadnavis is expected to be sworn in as the chief minister for a third time. The alliance partners also requested for Fadnavis to be sworn in as the Mahayuti CM, and the Governor has accepted all requests. The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders.