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Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Highlights Updates: After over two weeks of intense negotiations, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister on Thursday in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend.Alongside Fadnavis, NCP leader Ajit Pawar and another deputy chief minister will also take the oath at the event in south Mumbai. However, uncertainty looms over including outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the new cabinet.Fadnavis, 54, emerged as the top contender for the post following the BJP's strong performance in the recent assembly elections, securing 132 seats in the 288-member legislature. This will be his third term as Maharashtra's chief minister.Fadnavis, joined by Shinde and Pawar, met with state Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formally stake claim to form the government on Wednesday, presenting letters of support from coalition partners, including the Shiv Sena and the NCP.After the meeting, the governor invited Fadnavis to lead the new government. This is the third time that the BJP leader, an MLA from Nagpur, will be sworn in as chief minister of Maharashtra.Addressing the potential inclusion of Shinde, Fadnavis expressed optimism, stating he had urged Shinde to join the government. Shinde, however, deferred any announcements regarding his role, promising updates later.In a bid to reassure Shinde, Fadnavis told news agency PTI, "The Chief Minister's post is a technical arrangement. All three of us will work together unitedly." He also recounted details from a recent meeting with Shinde at the Chief Minister's official residence, emphasising that both the Shiv Sena and Mahayuti members wish for Shinde's involvement in the new government. "I have full faith that he will be with us," he added.The BJP’s victory in the November 20 elections, with 132 seats, marked its best-ever performance in Maharashtra, solidifying its dominant position in the state’s politics.

05/12/2024 21:57:21

Fadnavis Dismisses Opposition's Industry Relocation Claims, Highlights Maharashtra's 90% FDI Achievement In 6 Months

Responding to opposition claims that industries are relocating from Maharashtra to Gujarat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated, "We have repeatedly replied to the opposition with data. Today I will tell you another new thing that 90% of the FDI we got last year, we have got in just 6 months. I will soon announce some industries, my discussions are in the final stage which will make the people of Maharashtra very happy."

05/12/2024 21:52:40

Our Govt Will Ensure Good Law And Order Through Home Ministry: Fadnavis After Swearing-In As Maharashtra CM

Reacting over the role of the Home Ministry department, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Home Ministry is such a department in which you get less thanks and more abuses, but despite that you have to handle this ministry with conviction. I handled it with conviction. In this term too, our government will take all such measures through the Home Ministry to ensure that law and order remains good in Maharashtra, the people of Maharashtra feel safe. We have repeatedly clarified that we are not against caste census. The first caste census that was done in Bihar was done with our support. We always say that do not weaponize caste census... If the census has to be done, then we should first decide what we want to achieve from it and do it accordingly. If an attempt is made to make it a political weapon, then there will be disintegration in the society.

05/12/2024 21:40:51

'Who Will Get What Ministry Will Be Decided By 3 Together:' Devendra Fadnavis

Expressing about cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis told ANI, "Who will get what ministry, this will be decided by the three together and it is in the final stage. The work of the ministers in the previous government is being assessed and further decision will be taken on that basis."

05/12/2024 21:32:13

Devendra Fadnavis' First Signature As Maharashtra CM: Rs 5 Lakh Aid For Bone Marrow Transplant

Speaking about his first signature after swearing-in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis said, "The first signature that I have done today is that I have decided to give Rs 5 lakhs from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to a patient for bone marrow transplant treatment... The kind of mandate we have received this time, I believe that there is definitely a pressure of that mandate, pressure of people's love on us and I feel that. When expectations are big, the challenge is also big, because people have expectations from you, so definitely there is pressure on me and as far as the question of fiscal discipline is concerned, we will definitely have to work on it, because we have made a very ambitious plan."

05/12/2024 20:02:18

'Eknath Shinde And Ajit Pawar Are With Me:' Devendra Fadnavis After Swearing-In Of Maharashtra CM

After the swearing-in of Maharashtra CM, Devendra Fadnavis, told news agency ANI, "I don't believe that there is any such delay (in forming the goverment). Even before this, in 2004, there was a delay of about 12-13 days. In 2009, there was a delay of about 9 days. We will have to understand that when there is a coalition government, many decisions have to be taken. In a coalition government, consultation has to be done on a very large scale. We have done that consultation and we have almost finalized the portfolio as well, there is some left, we will do that as well."

He further added, "Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are with me. People want a stable government, so they have chosen us and we will stay and work together. We will continue the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'....We will soon elect the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker as the Cabinet has decided to hold a special session on December 7-8. Governor will address on 9th December."

05/12/2024 19:25:05

'Maharashtra Has Got A Stable Government:' BJP's Ashok Chavan After Swearing-In Ceremony

After the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government, BJP leader Ashok Chavan told news agency ANI, "You can well understand what it means when the PM comes here...Today, Maharashtra has got a stable government and now moving forward on the path of progress. The oath ceremony of the MLAs will take place on 7th,8th and 9th December. I think it is a good beginning. "

05/12/2024 19:00:09

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Extends Congratulates To Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar On Taking Oath As Maharashtra Deputy CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Eknath Shinde Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He stated, "It is hoped that the Mahayuti government will set new dimensions in the development of Maharashtra."

 

05/12/2024 18:55:49

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Congratulates Devendra Fadnavis On Taking Oath As Maharashtra CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He said, "I have full confidence that our double-engine government under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will create a developed Maharashtra and take the state to new heights of progress."

05/12/2024 18:39:11

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde And Ajit Pawar Arrive At Mantralay

Following the oath, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with his Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar arrived at Mantralay. 

05/12/2024 18:33:53

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde And Ajit Pawar Pay Tributes To Dr BR Ambedkar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar paid their tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar at Mantralaya in Mumbai.

05/12/2024 18:30:46

'I Am Happy. Devendra Ji Has Taken Oath As CM For The Third Time': Amruta Fadnavis

After the oath ceremony on Thursday at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife, Amruta Fadnavis told ANI, "I am happy. Devendra ji has taken oath as CM for the third time today. He has served the people and will continue to do so in future too."

05/12/2024 17:57:08

PM Modi Departs For Delhi After Swearing-In Ceremony Of Maharashtra CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Mumbai's Azad Maidan after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.

05/12/2024 17:52:25

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: PM Modi Congratulates Ajit Pawar On Taking Oath As Deputy CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated NCP chief Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

05/12/2024 17:49:06

PM Modi Congratulates Eknath Shinde On Taking Oath As Maharashtra Deputy CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

05/12/2024 17:44:47

Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Take Oath As Fadnavis' Deputies In Maharashtra

Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra deputy CM at Azad Maidan In Mumbai.

05/12/2024 17:35:32

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: PM Modi Arrives At Azad Maidan For Fadnavis' Swearing-In Ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reached Mumbai's Azad Maidan to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra government.

05/12/2024 17:33:18

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: PM Modi Arrives At Azad Maidan

PM Narendra Modi has arrived at the Azad Maidan venue for the Mahayuti swearing-in where Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Maharashtra CM and Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies.

05/12/2024 17:31:17

Minutes To Go For Swearing-In, Tension Seemingly On As Shinde Sits Away From Fadnavis And Pawar

Minutes before the swearing-in ceremony in Azad Maidan, Devendra Fadnavis And Ajit Pawar could be seen sitting together whereas Eknath Shinde sat away from them.

05/12/2024 16:56:01

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Salman Khan, Ambani's Family Among Guest At Azad Maidan

05/12/2024 16:46:54

Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde Leaves His Residence To Attend Fadnavis' Oath-Taking Ceremony

Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde left his residence to attend the oath-taking ceremony for Maharashtra government at Azad Maidan.

05/12/2024 16:37:48

'Want Major Portfolios Like Home And Revenue:' Shiv Sena Leader Lays Out Condition Amid Mahayuti Govt Formation

Shiv Sena leader Gulabrao Patil said, "We have taken the Deputy CM post, but we want major portfolios like Home and Revenue. Ajit Pawar's entry in the middle caused us a setback; otherwise, we would have won more seats and secured better portfolios."

05/12/2024 16:21:45

Yogi Adityanath Arrives Mumbai For Fadnavis' Oath-Taking Ceremony

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Mumbai to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government.

05/12/2024 16:20:03

Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath Reach Mumbai For Fadnavis' Oath-Taking Ceremony

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Mumbai for the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government.

05/12/2024 15:33:07

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Assam CM Himanta Arrives In Mumbai For Maharashtra Govt Oath Ceremony

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Mumbai for the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government, according to news agency ANI.

05/12/2024 13:50:55

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Shiv Sena MLAs Come Up With This Condition If Shinde Doesn't Take Oath

Shiv Sena MLAs said they won't take the responsibility of legislators if Eknath Shinde does not take the oath today. The move was announced by party leaders Uday Samant, Sanjay Shirsat and Bharat Gogawale during a press conference. 

We are confident that Eknath Shinde will take the post of Deputy Chief Minister, but if he does not then not a single MLA of ours will accept this responsibility, the party leaders said.

05/12/2024 12:18:13

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: BJP's Strategy Has Been To Backstab Allies, Says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader cornered the BJP ahead of swearing-in ceremony saying its strategy had been to backstab political allies.

 

"I wish the Chief Minister of Maharashtra all the best. I hope he lives up to all the commitments that he has made to the people of Maharashtra. It took the government over 10 days, to decide the CM face...Considering there are so many differences among the three, I hope that the people of Maharashtra do not suffer...BJP's strategy has been to backstab its political allies whether it's Shiromani Akali Dal, Shiv Sena...They (BJP) use and throw as per their convenience...," said the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP.

05/12/2024 11:44:18

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Fadnavis Arrives At Siddhivinayak Temple

Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnvais reached Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony later today.

05/12/2024 11:31:07

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Leave For Siddhivinayak Temple

CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis has left for Shree Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. 

05/12/2024 10:20:28

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Shinde Era Over, Tossed Aside -- Sanjay Raut Takes Dig

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut took a dig at outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his era is over and that he has been tossed aside by the BJP.

"Shinde era is over, it was just for two years. His usage is now over and he has been tossed aside. Shinde will never be the CM of this state again. They can even break Shinde's party, this has always been BJP's line in politics - they break and finish the party of those who work with them," Raut said. 

"Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM of the state from today. He has the majority but despite that, they were unable to form the Government for 15 days - it means that there is something wrong within their party or Mahayuti. This issue will start showing from tomorrow. They are not working in the interest of Maharashtra or the country. They have come together out of their selfishness...But people across the state have come out on the streets against the election results, that they do not accept it. Still, the state is getting the CM today, we welcome him...," he added. 

05/12/2024 09:58:38

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Mahayuti Not Forming Govt In Interest Of People

Taking a dig at the impasse among the Mahayuti alliance, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said the government will also end in the similar manner. 

" On 23rd (November) the results had come, they got a huge majority...there was some deep infighting and it took 11 days to solve that and declare the name of Devendra Fadnavis. If this is how it is beginning, the end will also be in a similar way...they (Mahayuti) are not forming govt in the interest of people...," Tiwari said.

05/12/2024 09:56:51

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Union MoS Raksha Khadse Arrives In Mumbai

Union MoS Raksha Khadse arrived in Mumbai for the oath-taking ceremony. "This is a big day for our workers as well as the people of Maharashtra because Mahayuti Government has come to power in the state. Devendra Fadnavis is going to become the CM today. So, I feel there is great enthusiasm among people and workers today...I too have been very excited for the last 4-5 days because this is our home state...," she said. 

05/12/2024 08:21:58

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Assembly Special Session To Be Held From December 7

 A three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be held in Mumbai from December 7 where a speaker will be elected and the newly elected MLAs will take oath, reported PTI quoting sources. 

05/12/2024 06:51:20

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Over 4,000 Police Personnel Deployed For Security

Efficient security arrangements have been made for the swearing-in ceremony with the deployment of over 4,000 police personnel in Mumbai. 

The oath ceremony will be held at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

05/12/2024 06:45:39

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Fadnavis Set To Be Sworn In As Impasse Ends

Devendra Fadnavis is once again set to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, ending a two-week impasse in the state.