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Maharashtra New CM Live Updates: The CM-elect and his deputies will be sworn in on December 5 (Thursday) at a grand event in Mumbai
Maharashtra New CM Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis has been elected BJP’s Legislative Party leader in the party’s key meeting and is effectively the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
With his place set as the Chief Minister, Fadnavis met Eknath Shinde at 2 PM at Varsha bungalow along with Ajit Pawar.
The discussion revolved around the next steps, the allocation of cabinet portfolios, and finalising the list of leaders taking the oath. The three leaders also addressed reporters from the Raj Bhawan.
In the recently held state assembly polls, the Mahayuti alliance won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. The BJP led with 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena got 57 and NCP 41 seats.
There were reports that caretaker CM Eknath Shinde had conveyed his displeasure at not being given a second chance as CM by retreating to his village Dare in Satara district, but he attributed the visit to a need for rest after a hectic election campaign.
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Maharashtra CM LIVE: Eknath Shinde Accepts Deputy CM Post, To Take Oath Tomorrow
Maharashtra CM LIVE: BJP Leaders Celebrate At Mumbai Office As Fadnavis Prepares To Take Oath Tomorrow
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday gathered in celebration at the party office in Mumbai as party leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to take the oath as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister on December 5, Thursday.
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Maharashtra’s caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday drew raucous laughter from the crowd, as well as from CM-elect Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar, as he made evasive replies on whether he will join the government. He also did not shy away from joking about NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s considerable “experience” as deputy CM.
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Maharashtra CM LIVE: Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Fadnavis On Taking Office As Chief Minister
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday congratulated BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as he prepares to return as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister for the third time. Kalyan shared his congratulatory message on X.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-In Invitation Card Features Fadnavis' Special Middle Name
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis’ swearing-in invitation as Maharashtra CM features his mother’s name, Sarita, as his middle name for the first time, a departure from tradition and a tribute to her support. The invite, issued by Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, refers to him as “Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis,” incorporating his mother Sarita’s name.
Full Support To Decision Taken By Home Minister, Prime Minister: Shinde
Shinde said the Mahayuti partners are working willingly with each other and aim to give to the common man and work for the state. Quips at media for running ‘speculative stories’.
‘Will Tell By Evening’: Eknath Tells CM Fadnavis After Deputy CM Request
Eknath Shinde said he will inform by evening if he will be taking part in the oath-taking ceremony.
Fadnavis Announced Himself As CM, Pawar As His Deputy
Devendra Fadnavis while addressing the presser from the Raj Bhawan announced that he will be the chief minister while ist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will be the deputy chief minister.
Ajit Pawar Says Went To Delhi To Attend Wedding, Visited Wife Sunetra Pawar’s MP Bungalow
Pawar quipped that reporters made all sorts of speculations when he went to Delhi and even speculated that he went to meet Amit Shah, the home minister.
I Am Backing Devendra Fadnavis: Shinde
Eknath Shinde says he remembers how Devendra Fadnavis backed him for chief minister two and half years ago.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar Reach Raj Bhavan, To Meet Governor Shortly
Mahayuti leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have reached Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar Reach Varsha Bungalow
Maharashtra CM-elect Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar have reached Mumbai’s Varsha Bungalow.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Shiv Sena MLAs To Felicitate Devendra Fadnavis At Varsha Bungalow
Newly-elected MLAs are set to felicitate CM-elect Devendra Fadnavis at Varsha Bungalow shortly. Former Minister Uday Samant, Chief Whip Bharat Gogawale, Arjun Khotkar, Prakash Abitkar, Abdul Sattar, Suhas Babar, Kishor Appa Patil, along with other Shiv Sena MLAs, will participate in the felicitation.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Fadnavis Pays Tribute To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | WATCH
Maharashtra CM-elect Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Vidhan Bhavan complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Mahayuti Leaders Likely To Meet Guv At 3 PM
According to the latest inputs, Fadnavis will meet Mahayuti leaders, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and NCP’s Aijt Pawar, at the Varsha bungalow at 2 pm to discuss the way forward and portfolios to different leaders. They are likely to meet Governor CP Radhakrishnan to state a claim to form the government in the state.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Maharashtra Polls Proved ‘Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai’: CM-Elect Fadnavis Thanks Shinde & Pawar For Win
Devendra Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trusting him with the post of head of state thrice and said last month’s assembly polls proved “ek hai toh safe hai” and “Modi hai toh mumkin hai”.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis To Meet Eknath Shinde At 2 PM
Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to meet Eknath Shinde at 2 PM at Varsha Bungalow. Ajit Pawar will also attend the meeting. The discussion will revolve around the next steps, the allocation of cabinet portfolios, and finalizing the list of leaders taking the oath.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: ‘Modern Abhimanyu’ Fadnavis Breaks Chakravyuh, Back As Maharashtra Chief Minister
“I am like the ocean; I will return”— Devendra Fadnavis has often cited this line since 2019 when he was virtually robbed of the chief minister’s chair by Uddhav Thackeray, who switched camps to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Even in 2022, when the Mahayuti returned to power, Fadnavis had to contend with a “demotion” to deputy CM.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis To Take Oath In Mumbai Tomorrow Evening
Maharashtra CM-elect Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath at Azad Maidan in Mumbai at 5:30 pm tomorrow. PM Modi will be present at the event.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Ashish Shelar Set To Become State BJP Chief Whip
Ashish Shelar is set to become the chief whip of Maharashtra BJP.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: ‘Deva Bhau Tum Aage Badho’ Slogans Raised As Devendra Fadnavis Elected BJP Legislative Party Leader
As BJP leaders unanimously elected Devendra Fadnavis as their Legislative Party Leader, ‘Deva Bhau Tum Aage Badho’ slogans were raised.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: State BJP Chief Says Party Fared Well Under Devendra Fadnavis’ Leadership
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the party did well and earned seats for the Mahayuti alliance under Devendra Fadnavis’ leadership.
“We should thank crores of the people of Maharashtra that we contested 149 seats and won 132 which is the highest in history. Our allies also won 57 and 41 seats. 7 MLAs have also given support to us so we will have 237 Mahayuti members in this Assembly,” he added.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: In Key Meeting, Fadnavis’s Name Proposed As BJP Legislature Party Leader
In the core committee meeting, it has been decided that senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil and Sudhir Mungantiwar will propose Devendra Fadnavis’s name before all MLAs to appoint him as the leader of the legislative party.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: BJP Observer Nirmala Sitharaman Reaches Vidhan Bhavan
BJP Observer Nirmala Sitharaman has reached Vidhan Bhavan. She will take part in party’s legislative party meet soon.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Plans For Tomorrow's Oath-Taking
Preparations are going on in full swing for the swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan tomorrow (December 5). According to sources, only the CM, and both deputies with take oath. CMs of all NDA-ruled states have been invited to the event. A huge number of women guests are expected as a gesture to thank them for the Ladki Behan Scheme. The ‘Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain’ slogan will be the dominant theme, with the slogan printed on t-shirts and banners. PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and other key BJP leaders will be attending the event.
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Here's What To Expect Today
According to sources, key alliance partner BJP’s core committee observers, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will hold a party meeting at 10 am. Following this, they’ll chair the legislative party meeting at 11 am where they elect the party’s leader. Post this, the Mahayuti alliance is likely to reveal the new head of the state’s name. Then the CM-elect and deputy CMs-elect will meet Governor CP Radhakrishnan to state claim to form the government.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Fadnavis Meets Eknath Shinde on Eve of BJP's Legislature Party Meeting
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday evening met Maharashtra’s caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his official residence in Mumbai, a day ahead of the BJP’s legislature party meeting.
The visit comes hours after Shinde returned from a private hospital following a health check-up.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Over 200 Booked For Bid To Conduct 'Re-Poll' Using Ballot Papers In Maharashtra Village
More than 200 residents of Markadwadi village and the surrounding areas in Solapur, Maharashtra, were charged by police with attempting to hold an unauthorized “re-election” on Tuesday using ballot papers, according to officials.
According to the authorities, they were also accused of disseminating false information on electronic voting machines (EVMs).
According to authorities, the action taken by a group of Markadwadi locals was unlawful because there was no clause allowing for a re-election using ballots in any situation.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Congress Delegation Flags Concerns Over Maharashtra Poll Process, Seeks Raw Data from EC
A Congress delegation met Election Commission officials here on Tuesday and raised concerns over alleged inconsistencies in the electoral process for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, including the issue of large numbers of deletions and additions in the voters’ list.
The opposition party sought raw data from the poll panel to ascertain facts.
The Congress delegation, including Rajya Sabha MPs Abhishek Singhvi, Mukul Wasnik, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, Gurdeep Singh Sappal and Praveen Chakravarty, met Election Commission (EC) officials and explained the party’s concerns over the polls.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Shinde Likely To Meet Governor After BJP MLAs Meet
After electing the leader in the BJP MLAs meeting, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis are likely to go to meet the Governor. After 3 pm, all three leaders may officially take the proposal to stake claim to form government to the Governor
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Consensus in Mahayuti on Dropping Ministers Facing Graft Allegations in New Govt. Says Shiv Sena Leader
A broad consensus has emerged among top BJP leaders and other Mahauti allies to drop ministers facing serious allegations of corruption in the new government, a Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday.
He said a decision on the allocation of portfolios will be finalised only after BJP legislators elect their legislature party leader on Wednesday.
The new government is scheduled to take oath on December 5 at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders.
“During a meeting with top BJP leaders in Delhi about Cabinet portfolios, a broad consensus emerged to drop individuals who have served as ministers and are facing serious corruption allegations,” said Shiv Sena leader Kiran Pawaskar.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: We Will Discuss With Everyone, Says Vijay Rupani On Maha CM
On the question of Maharashtra CM, BJP’s Central Observer for Maharashtra, Vijay Rupani says, “We will discuss with everyone tomorrow and after that, it will be finalised. We will take everyone’s opinion in the legislature party meeting tomorrow.”
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: After A Decision Is Taken, Eknath Shinde Will Take The Oath, Says Bharatshet Gogawale
On the meeting between caretaker CM of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Bharatshet Gogawale said to ANI, “Devendra Fadnavis had come to meet him Eknath Shinde to inquire about his ill health…”
On being asked if Eknath Shinde will take oath (during gvot formation), he says, “After a decision is taken, Eknath Shinde will take the oath.”
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Eknath Shinde Agrees To Take Position Of Deputy CM, Say Sources
According to sources, Eknath Shinde has agreed to take the position of Deputy CM. However, the deadlock still continues over the position of speaker and home minister.
Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Leaves After Meeting Shinde
Devendra Fadnavis leaves Varsha bungalow after meeting Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde.
Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Shinde Visits Hospital Ahead of BJP Legislature Party Meeting; Fadnavis Meets Him at Varsha
Maharashtra’s caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited a private hospital in Thane for a “check-up,” two days before a new CM is sworn in at an open ground ceremony in south Mumbai.
Hours after Shinde returned from the hospital, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, being seen as the frontrunner for the top post in the new BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government, visited Shinde’s official residence `Varsha’ here in the evening.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders after the duo, along with NCP chief Ajit Pawar, met the top BJP leadership in Delhi last week.
Even as it is not known yet who would take oath as chief minister at Azad Maidan on the evening of December 5, preparations are in full swing for the ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, about 2,000 VVIPs and some 40,000 supporters.
Shinde, who had been staying at his private residence in Thane for the last few days, visited the hospital in the morning. “I came for a check-up. My health is in good condition,” he told reporters while leaving the hospital for `Varsha’.
Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Shinde Visits Hospital Ahead of BJP Legislature Party Meeting; Fadnavis Meets Him at Varsha
Maharashtra’s caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited a private hospital in Thane for a “check-up,” two days before a new CM is sworn in at an open ground ceremony in south Mumbai.
Hours after Shinde returned from the hospital, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, being seen as the frontrunner for the top post in the new BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government, visited Shinde’s official residence `Varsha’ here in the evening.
It was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders after the duo, along with NCP chief Ajit Pawar, met the top BJP leadership in Delhi last week.
Even as it is not known yet who would take oath as chief minister at Azad Maidan on the evening of December 5, preparations are in full swing for the ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, about 2,000 VVIPs and some 40,000 supporters.
Shinde, who had been staying at his private residence in Thane for the last few days, visited the hospital in the morning. “I came for a check-up. My health is in good condition,” he told reporters while leaving the hospital for `Varsha’.
Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Reaches Varsha Bungalow To Meet Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde
Devendra Fadnavis reaches Varsha Bungalow to meet caretaker CM Eknath Shinde.
Preparations Underway At Azad Maidan For Swearing-In Of New Maharashtra Govt
Preparations are in full swing at the Azad Maidan here for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on December 5, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend the event.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is being considered the frontrunner for the chief minister’s post, but the Mahayuti alliance has not announced any name yet with the state BJP legislature party’s meeting scheduled to take place on December 4.
Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been overseeing preparations for the ceremony and visited the venue in south Mumbai on Monday.
Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Vijay Rupani To Reach Mumbai Today
Vijay Rupani is scheduled to arrive at Mumbai airport at 7:30 PM, flying in from Ahmedabad on an Indigo flight.
The saffron party has appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for its Maharashtra legislature party’s meeting.
