BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn-in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening at a grand ceremony here which would be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is for the third time that Fadnavis (54), an MLA from Nagpur, will be sworn-in as the CM of Maharashtra. The formation of the government under Fadnavis comes after two weeks of intense negotiations following the November 20 state assembly polls, the results of which were declared on November 23.
Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra New CM Live Updates: Odisha CM to attend event
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of his Maharashtra counterpart in Mumbai. Majhi, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, left Bhubaneswar around 10.20 AM. He will return tomorrow, a release by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.
Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra New CM Live Updates: Chandrababu Naidu to attend
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will be attending the swearing in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis today. According to his schedule, Naidu will leave for Mumbai at 1.45 pm from Vijayawada airport. After attending the event, he will leave for Visakhapatnam at 7.30 pm.
Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra New CM Live Updates: Fadnavis offers prayers at Siddhivinayak
Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Mumbai ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister later this evening.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Arrangements for swearing-in ceremony
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be a grand event, with nearly 42,000 attendees, BJP leader Prasad Lad announced earlier. Special provisions have been made to seat 40,000 BJP supporters, while 2,000 VVIPs, including leaders from various religious communities, will have their own designated seating. Over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure security during the ceremony, an official confirmed.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Posters of Fadnavis, Modi adorn Mumbai's Azad Maidan
Posters of Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar adorn the area around Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Additionally, posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister/BJP chief JP Nadda are also visible.
#watch | Posters of Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar cover the area around Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister-BJP chief JP Nadda also seen.
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Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Mumbai Police urges attendees to use public transport
Traffic diversions have been implemented, and 8,000 CCTV cameras will be monitored for security. As there is no parking available at Azad Maidan, the police have urged people to use public transport to reach the venue.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Will work unitedly with allies, says Fadnavis
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that the Chief Minister's post is a "technical arrangement," and that he will lead the new Mahayuti coalition government in Maharashtra by working closely with allies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Fadnavis made the comments after meeting Governor C P Radhakrishnan, who invited him to form the next government. He was accompanied by Shinde and Pawar during the meeting.
“Chief minister’s post is a technical arrangement. All three of us will work together unitedly,” Fadnavis said. “I and two deputy chief ministers will take oath (during the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday evening). It is yet to be decided how many ministers will take oath,” he informed.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: When and where to watch swearing-in ceremony?
The swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra's new Chief Minister, scheduled for Thursday at 5 PM at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, will feature a robust security arrangement, with more than 4,000 police personnel deployed across the venue.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Devendra Fadnavis's swearing-in as Maharashtra Chief Minister today at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Fadnavis to be sworn-in as Maha CM for third time
This will mark the third time that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister. He first held the position from October 2014 to November 2019, becoming the state's youngest CM at the age of 44. His second term, however, was short-lived, lasting just five days, from November 23 to 28, 2019, after the undivided Shiv Sena withdrew from its alliance with the BJP.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: What happened in 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections?
In the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory, winning a total of 235 seats. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 132 seats, marking a significant achievement. The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) also saw considerable success, securing 57 and 41 seats, respectively. In contrast, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a major defeat. Congress managed only 16 seats, while its alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), won 20 seats. The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) had a particularly poor showing, with just 10 seats.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Mumbai traffic advisory
Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory in anticipation of the event, announcing traffic diversions will be in effect from 12 PM tomorrow until the conclusion of the program. Read more
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Oath-taking ceremony at Azad Maidan
The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, with several NDA chief ministers and leaders expected to attend.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Eknath Shinde congratulates Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde yesterday congratulated Devendra Fadnavis on his election as the BJP Legislative Party leader. He also extended his best wishes to Fadnavis at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai. "I am very happy with the completion of two-and-a-half years. The work done by our government--the Mahayuti government--by the three of us and our team in the last 2.5 years is remarkable. It will be written in golden letters in history. We are proud to have taken such significant decisions," said Shinde.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Fadnavis to take oath as Maha CM today
Devendra Fadnavis, along with two deputy CMs, will take the oath on Thursday. According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs will remain under BJP control, while other ministries have been distributed among the three parties of the Mahayuti alliance.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Mahayuti Govt will keep its word, says Fadnavis
BJP leader and Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday assured that the Mahayuti government will fulfill its promises to the people of Maharashtra ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. Fadnavis is set to take oath on Thursday at 5:30 pm in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chosen unanimously as the Leader of the Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party, Fadnavis, along with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the government. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory, winning 235 out of 288 assembly seats.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Shiv Sena MLAs mount pressure on Eknath Shinde to take up DyCM's post
Newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs on Wednesday urged party president Eknath Shinde to take up the deputy chief minister’s post in the new Maharashtra government led by BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis. The MLAs met Shinde, the caretaker CM, at his residence to convince him. Despite Shiv Sena securing 57 seats in the 288-member assembly, Shinde, having served as CM for over two years, is reportedly hesitant. Party leader Uday Samant reiterated that MLAs and MPs want Shinde in the cabinet. Fadnavis and two deputies, including NCP’s Ajit Pawar, will take oath on Thursday.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: New Maharashtra assembly's special session from Dec 7
A three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be held in Mumbai from December 7 to 9. Newly-elected MLAs will take the oath on December 7 and 8, followed by the election of the speaker and a trust vote for the new Mahayuti government. Governor CP Radhakrishnan will address a joint sitting of both houses on December 9. The winter session will be held in Nagpur from December 16 to 21, where the Governor's speech will be discussed. The proposal for the special session will be presented to the cabinet on December 5.
Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the two-and-a-half-year tenure of the Mahayuti government. At a press conference, Shinde praised the government’s accomplishments, calling it "remarkable" and saying it would be "written in golden letters in history." He was joined by BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar, who emphasised their commitment to running the government effectively. Fadnavis, who was unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP's Legislative Party leader, is set to take the oath as Chief Minister tomorrow. The new government follows a decisive victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Several parties also recommended Fadnavis
Fadnavis informed that besides the Sena and NCP, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha, Jansurajya Shakti Party, Yuva Swabhiman Paksh's Ravi Rana and two other independent MLAs have given him letters of support. He is set to be sworn-in as CM tomorrow.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Independent MLAs also decided to recommend Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis announced that Eknath Shinde, in his capacity as President of Shiv Sena and leader of the party's Legislature, had submitted a letter recommending his name for the Chief Minister's post. He added that Nationalist Congress Party President and Legislature Party leader Ajit Dada Pawar had also provided a similar letter of support. Independent MLAs aligned with their alliance had submitted letters to the Governor, endorsing the decision, he said.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis says he is going to be the next CM
Devendra Fadnavis said that the Mahayuti leaders have agreed to name him as the next CM of the Maharashtra. The oath-taking will take place in Mumbai's Azad Maidan at 5 30 PM, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that the ministers who will take oath will be known later.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Mahayuti leaders holds press conference
Mahayuti leaders, including BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar, held a press conference where they announced meeting the Governor earlier in the day to stake their claim to form the government.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Mahayuti leaders meet Guv
Mahayuti leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar meet Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the government.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Security arrangements in Azad Maidan
At least 3,500 police personnel and 520 officers have been deployed for security arrangements. A platoon of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), and Quick Response Team (QRT), Riots Control Team, Delta, Combat teams and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad have also been deployed. Senior police officers will monitor security at the event.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Over 4,000 cops for swearing-in ceremony
More than 4,000 police officers have been deployed for security at the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra's new chief minister, scheduled to take place at Azad Maidan. Devendra Fadnavis was unanimously elected leader of the Maharashtra BJP legislature party on Wednesday, clearing the way for his inauguration as chief minister for a third term.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: 'We need to work harder,' says Fadnavis
Speaking after being elected as leader of the state BJP legislature party ahead of Thursday's swearing-in ceremony, he also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing faith in him.
"Our responsibility has increased. We need to work harder. The struggle ahead is about meeting the expectations people have from us. We must work in tandem with our allies to achieve this," he said. (PTI)
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: The BJP numbers in 'Maha' polls
The BJP achieved significant success in the November 20 Maharashtra elections, winning 132 out of 288 assembly seats, marking its best performance in the state. With its allies, Shiv Sena and NCP, the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition secured a whopping 230 seats out of 288.
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: 'Ek hain toh safe hain,' says Fadnavis
Fadnavis thanked the BJP legislators for placing their trust in him and credited the overwhelming victory of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the 'Maha' elections to Prime Minister Modi's mantra, "Ek hai toh safe hai" (unity is safety).
Maharashtra CM Announcement Live Updates: Vijay Rupani makes announcement
At the legislature party meeting held at Vidhan Bhawan, former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's central observer Vijay Rupani said that 54-year-old Devendra Fadnavis has been unanimously elected as the BJP legislature party leader.