'Manufactured News': Devendra Fadnavis Rejects Shiv Sena Rift Reports, Stresses Mahayuti Unity

Last Updated:March 07, 2025, 19:26 IST

Fadnavis dismissed any speculation of a rift, stressing that all three ruling Mahayuti parties in the state are working together for the progress of Maharashtra

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed reports of a dispute with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, calling them “manufactured news".

Speaking at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Fadnavis dismissed any speculation of a rift, stressing that all three ruling Mahayuti parties in the state are working together for the progress of Maharashtra.

Addressing his relations with the opposition, Fadnavis acknowledged that Maharashtra politics had seen challenging moments, where he and his government were targeted. However, he made it clear that his aim was not revenge but change.

“When I came to power, I said I have not come for ‘badla’ (revenge), I have come for ‘badlav’ (change). My focus has always been on development," Maharashtra CM noted.

Fadnavis also addressed the issue of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the state, noting that the Speaker has the right to decide on this matter.

Expressing confidence in the Speaker’s judgment, he stated, “The Speaker is a very learned man, and in the interest of democracy, he will take the right decision."

The Chief Minister further stressed that he does not judge the opposition based on their numbers but considers opposition leaders in their rightful capacity, as the Leader of Opposition.

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News politics 'Manufactured News': Devendra Fadnavis Rejects Shiv Sena Rift Reports, Stresses Mahayuti Unity