Maharashtra swearing-in ceremony LIVE: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra For the third time after Mahayuti’s landslide victory in the Assembly elections 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance Mahayuti includes Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Of the 288 seats, Mahayuti won 230 seats – of which BJP won 132, Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many religious and political leaders will attend the swearing-in ceremony to be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday.
Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be seen as Deputy Chief Ministers.
Chief Minister oath of Devendra Fadnavis added to the history of Mumbai’s Azad MaidanMumbai’s iconic Azad Maidan, a decades-old silent witness to the city’s turbulent political and socio-cultural history, awaits a new role on Thursday evening as at 5.30 pm, Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
This will be the first time that Azad Maidan will host the swearing-in ceremony of a Chief Minister, with its popularity and location giving added significance to Mr Fadnavis’ return to the top post in the state.
Of the 288 seats, Mahayuti won 230 seats – of which BJP won 132, Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41. None of the parties in the Maha Vikas Aghadi or the MVA – Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP) – are eligible for the post of Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the newly elected Maharashtra Assembly. A party with 10 percent or 29 seats out of 288 seats can claim this post. However, as per legislative rules, all MVA parties have failed to fall short of the target.
There is speculation that two MLAs will take oath along with Devendra Fadnavis – Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Ajit Pawar spent most of his political career under the tutelage of his uncle Sharad Pawar, a political stalwart. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, where the Mahayuti alliance won a thumping majority, Ajit Pawar’s NCP won 41 seats, proving that the decision to part ways with his uncle was a well-considered move.
Eknath Shinde, who exited the race for Maharashtra chief ministerial post last week and has been keeping a low profile since then, will join the Devendra Fadnavis government as his deputy chief minister, sources told NDTV.
“Yesterday I requested Eknath Shinde to remain in the cabinet… I hope he will do so… The chief minister’s post is just a technical agreement between us… We have been together to take decisions and do so. will continue.” Devendra Fadnavis expressed his “special thanks” to his predecessor in the top post.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony today, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya congratulated Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for their victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
#Watch Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra CM today.
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, “I congratulate Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are one… pic.twitter.com/AiDdRT3pAx
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Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis today visited Shri Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
#Watch Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis today offered prayers at the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
(Video: Shri Siddhivinayak Temple Trust) pic.twitter.com/cPYbcKl4tp
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Ahead of the Maharashtra Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony today at 5:30 pm, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Traffic, Mumbai issued a traffic advisory for the public to avoid any disruptions and delays.
Since there is no parking at the Azad Maidan grounds, where the swearing-in ceremony will take place, people are requested to use the public transport system.
- Mahapalika Marg: From CSMT Junction to Vasudev Balwant Pliadake Chowk (Metro Junction).
- Mahatma Gandhi Marg: From Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (OCS Junction) to Vasudev Balwant Phadke Chowk (Metro Junction)
- Hayarimal Somani Marg: Chafekar Bandhu Chowk (OCS Junction) to CSMT Junction.
- Mehdoot Bridge {Princess Street Bridge (south side): From NS Road and Coastal Road towards Shyanildas Gandhi Junction.
- Rambhau Salgaonkar Road (one-way): The stretch of Rambhau Salgaonkar Road from Indu Clinic Junction (Syed Jamadar Chowk) to Volga Chowk will be open for vehicular traffic in both directions from 12 noon to 8 pm.
#Watch Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra today.
BJP spokesperson in Delhi Pradeep Bhandari says, “Today is a proud day in Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis will take oath and 2 Deputy CMs will also take oath…This shows the victory of development…” pic.twitter.com/jITNGahHxG
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Ahead of the Maharashtra Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said, “For the next 5 years, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde will give Maharashtra a progressive, developing government.”
#Watch Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra today.
BJP’s national spokesperson in Delhi Shehzad Poonawala says, “NDA under the leadership of PM Modi, Devendra Fadnavis’s government will take oath today. Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and… for the next 5 years. pic.twitter.com/m7YbPHUPqG
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Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reached Mumbai for the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis.
“It is a big day for our workers as well as the people of Maharashtra because the Mahayuti government has come to power in the state. Today Devendra Fadnavis is going to become the CM. So, I think there is a lot of enthusiasm among the people and workers today. Is.” …I am also very excited for the last 4-5 days because this is our home state…”, he said.
#Watch Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse reached Mumbai for the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis.
She says, “It is a big day for our workers as well as the people of Maharashtra because the Mahayuti government has come to power in the state.” Devendra… pic.twitter.com/Bb8HSCVayz
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Devendra Fadnavis’s name surprised on invitation to Maharashtra oath ceremony
The invitation issued by Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik lists the name of the Chief Minister’s choice as “Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis”. While Sarita is the name of Devendra Fadnavis’s mother, Gangadhar is his father’s name. Although it is customary for residents of Maharashtra to use their father’s name as their middle name, this is probably the first time Mr Fadnavis has used his mother’s name for any official purpose.
Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra today at 5:30 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
Maharashtra’s swearing-in ceremony is expected to attract 42,000 spectators, with seating for 2,000 VIPs, including religious leaders and political leaders.
How Devendra Fadnavis paved his way to the top by accepting rule number 2This year, when the BJP-led grand alliance suffered a major setback in the Lok Sabha elections, few people would have imagined how much the picture would change after months. The BJP made its best-ever score in Maharashtra in the 2024 state elections, winning 132 of the 148 seats. Mahayuti’s strength reached 230 in the 288-member assembly.
But forming a government is always a difficult task when multiple allies are involved. Eknath Shinde’s forces wanted to retain the chief ministerial post and argued that the election was won under his leadership. But the BJP backtracked and the MLAs rallied in support of Devendra Fadnavis and pointed out how he has taken a backseat in 2022 and he needs to be rewarded for taking the party towards a huge mandate. Mr Fadnavis once said he was a “modern Abhimanyu” who knew how to break the Chakravyuh. His Chakravyuh demanded patience, loyalty and sacrifice. He rescues all three, and emerges stronger.
