Devendra Fadnavis

Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra

Birth DetailsJuly 22, 1970 | Nagpur

NationalityIndian

LeaguePolitician

EducationLLB, Government Law College, Nagpur; MBA, DSE, Berlin

Devendra Fadnavis' Journey so far ...

He is the son of RSS activist and BJP MLC the late Gangadhar Fadnavis, whom his fellow Nagpur politician and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari calls his "political guru". Devendra Fadnavis cut his teeth in politics at a young age when he joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student's wing of the BJP, and became its ward president in 1989
He became the youngest councillor in Nagpur Municipal Corporation; at the age of 21. At 27, he became the second-youngest elected mayor, in 1997. A Deshastha Brahmin from Chandrapur in Vidarbha, Devendra’s aunt, Shobha Fadnavis, was a former minister. She represented the Mul constituency for a long time
Devendra lost his father when he was 17 and is said to have been brought to the limelight by Gopinath Munde, who saw him as a promising leader
The rise of Devendra Fadnavis, the helmsman of the first BJP government in Maharashtra, from an obscure Nagpur councillor to the Chief Minister has been quiet but steady. He contested, and won, his first Assembly election in 1999
Subsequently, he won four Assembly elections and currently represents Nagpur South West in the House. At present, he is the Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Assembly
Fadnavis has been one of the most articulate Maharashtra politicians. He is also credited with pushing the previous Congress-NCP governments into a corner over an alleged irrigation scam, which many claimed was primarily responsible for a spate of farmer suicides in the parched Vidarbha, a backward region in the state that has witnessed statehood demand
Though Modi had launched a presidential-style campaign blitzkrieg in the 2014 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly polls, credit for the emphatic victories also went to Fadnavis, the then state BJP president. Together with the Shiv Sena and Swabhimani Shetkari Paksha, the saffron alliance had won 42 of the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats
Despite its messy separation with Sena just ahead of the 2014 Assembly election, the BJP won 122 seats in the 288-member House, up from 46 in 2009. He was handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then BJP Chief Amit Shah over his seniors for his organisational skills to head the state
On October 31, 2014, Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as the first BJP chief minister of the state at a grand function at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium
He became the fourth politician from Vidarbha and the second youngest to hold the top post after NCP boss Sharad Pawar. In a state dominated by Maratha politicians, Fadnavis was only the second Brahmin Chief Minister after Shiv Sena's Manohar Joshi
During his tenure as the Chief Minister, he initiated several projects such as the Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan, Mumbai Next, Police Digitisation Project, and State of Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART)
The BJP and the Shiv Sena shared power between 2014 and 2019. However, after the 2019 Assembly polls, the Sena parted ways with the BJP over sharing the chief minister's post
In November 2019, Fadnavis resigned as the Maharashtra chief minister three days after he took oath along with Ajit Pawar, who was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister, at an unusual early morning ceremony at Raj Bhavan

Before you go ...

Fadnavis came up for praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had described him as "Nagpur's gift to the country" at an election rally
Right across his house in Nagpur is a playground named after his father Gangadharrao
As a child, Devendra is said to have refused to go to a certain Ïndira Convent because it had the name of a leader who had jailed his father during the Emergency
Fadnavis's wife Amruta is a banker by profession and is currently employed with Axis Bank
The soft-spoken leader is a good orator and is also famous for helping his colleagues write fool-proof speeches by giving them well-researched data
A voracious reader of books on energy, taxes and economics, Fadnavis is known to enjoy a Subway sandwich as much as modak or puranpoli
He is a technology addict and always carries around an iPhone and iPad. He loves old Hindi songs and dialogues from Hindi movies

Last Updated: 26/10/2021

Devendra Fadnavis News

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse tragic, no need to play politics over it: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged not to politicise the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg district. A thorough investigation is underway, and the Navy is involved in the probe. The statue, unveiled last year, collapsed on Monday afternoon. Fadnavis assured a new statue will be erected and dismissed corruption allegations from the opposition.
BJP will set up 768 offices across country, 563 ready: Party president JP NaddaThe BJP is establishing 768 offices nationwide, with 563 already completed, stated BJP president JP Nadda. Speaking via video from the foundation stone event for Goa BJP's headquarters, he noted that the new Panaji office will be ready by December 2026. This initiative aligns with decisions made by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Ladki Bahin Scheme has made opposition nervous, claims Mahrashtra CM Eknath ShindeMaharashtra CM Ekanth Shinde said that the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, offering Rs 1,500 monthly aid to women, has unsettled the opposition. He urged women to support Mahayuti for potential increase to Rs 4,000. Allegations of corruption against the opposition and mentions of the Badlapur assault case also featured in his speech.
Internet suspended, schools remain shut in Badlapur day after massive protest over sexual abuse caseIn Badlapur, Maharashtra, protests over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls led to internet suspension and school closures. Violence during the protest injured police personnel, resulting in several arrests. Additional police forces have been deployed to restore order, and investigations into the incident and police response are ongoing.
Maharashtra protest over sexual abuse of minors; Badlapur tracks blockedThe rail roko protest led to the diversion of 12 long-distance trains and suspension of local train services on the Ambernath-Karjat section of Central Railway. The protesters were demanding that the accused be handed over to them so that they could hang him in public. One of the reasons for the anger was the response of the Badlapur police.
Badlapur sexual assault case: NHRC seeks detailed report; Maharashtra CM says case will be tried in fast-track courtMaharashtra Chief Minister Shinde also ordered a high-level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been formed to investigate the case and that those found guilty would face strict action. Furthermore, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray also invoked the Shakti bill after hundreds of protesters blocked trains at the Badlapur Railway station.
Woman IPS officer to probe Badlapur incident: Devendra FadnavisDeputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that an inquiry led by a high-ranking woman IPS officer has been ordered into the alleged abuse of two school girls in Thane. Fadnavis accused opposition leaders of politicizing the issue and affirmed the government's commitment to swift justice.
Tension in Maha Yuti as BJP leaders show black flags to Ajit PawarTensions rose within Maharashtra's ruling 'Maha Yuti' alliance as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faced protests led by a local BJP leader during his campaign in Pune. The protesters accused Pawar of sidelining BJP leaders in government meetings. NCP leaders urged BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to resolve the issue for alliance unity. The discord comes after a disappointing Lok Sabha election outcome, with ongoing disagreements over seat allocation for the impending assembly elections. NCP is demanding 75 seats, but BJP is reluctant to concede this number, intensifying the friction.
Ajit Pawar shown black flags at yatra in Pune; NCP demands clarification from FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar encountered protests featuring black and BJP flags during his Jan Samman Yatra in Junnar, Pune. The protesters criticized Pawar for marginalizing allies at an official function. NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari sought an explanation from BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar's yatra includes meetings on development and environmental issues.
Third Eye: CEC’s poetic flair, Fadnavis on media bias and Nitish Kumar's fitnessCEC Rajiv Kumar showcased his poetic flair while discussing Jammu and Kashmir elections. Devendra Fadnavis humorously addressed allegations of biased journalism. Nitish Kumar emphasized fitness at an Independence Day event, comparing his age to that of a flag-hoisting elder. These interactions underscored key political moments and personalities during election preparations.
Ladki Bahin scheme: Over one crore women in Maharashtra to benefit from new scheme: FadnavisLadki Bahin Scheme: Devendra Fadnavis announced that Maharashtra would launch the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, offering Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to over one crore eligible women from August 17. The initiative, costing the state Rs 46,000 crore annually, was trialled with some women already receiving Rs 3,000. This scheme aligns with the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra: Four vehicles in Eknath Shinde's convoy crash into each otherThe incident took place near Kusumba airport, causing significant damage to one of the police cars. However, no injuries were reported, and the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Ministers were unharmed. "One of the police cars was badly damaged, but thankfully, there were no casualties or injuries in the incident," the official added.
Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange Patil holds rally in Pune, warns govt of agitationA peace rally was organized in Pune on Sunday by the Maratha Kranti Morcha, led by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. The purpose of the rally was to advocate for the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation category. This event aimed to mobilize local community members in support of this long-standing reservation demand.
Third Eye: Praise is the highway, leaving nothing to chance, neural oscillationsIn the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari received praise from Opposition members, who expressed they had missed him during his recent absence due to a PM-assigned visit to Iran. Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad commended Gadkari's work ethic.
Shiv Sena leader Anandrao Adsul issues 15-day ultimatum to BJP: 'Make me governor in 15 days or else ...'Adsul's grievances date back to 2019 when Navneet Rana, supported by NCP, defeated him in the Amravati Lok Sabha constituency. Adsul questioned the legitimacy of Rana's caste certificate, a matter that reached the Supreme Court. In April, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rana's caste certificate. Adsul, now aligned with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, contested the Amravati seat again this year as part of the BJP-Mahayuti alliance but lost.
Anil Deshmukh row: Conduct narco test on Sachin Waze immediately, says Shiv SenaShiv Sena called for a narco test on Sachin Waze to clarify bribery allegations against ex-home minister Anil Deshmukh. Waze, reinstated during Uddhav Thackeray's government, was linked to bribery and related crimes. The party questioned the non-publication of a favorable report and criticized Sharad Pawar's statements on potential unrest in Maharashtra.
Fadnavis taking political vengeance, using ex-cop Waze to level allegations: Anil DeshmukhAnil Deshmukh accused Devendra Fadnavis of political vendetta through sacked officer Sachin Waze’s bribery allegations. Deshmukh, who resigned in 2021 following extortion allegations, urged the release of the Chandiwal Commission report that supposedly exonerates him. BJP refuted the claims, stating that CBI has substantial evidence against Deshmukh, who may face further legal action.
Ex-cop Waze reiterates bribery allegations against Anil Deshmukh; Fadnavis assures inquiryFormer Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh accused Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of orchestrating dismissed police officer Sachin Waze's bribery allegations, promising a thorough investigation. Waze, linked to the 'Antilia' bomb scare and a murder case, reiterated claims against Deshmukh. Fadnavis dismissed the accusations, citing Waze's criminal record. Deshmukh retaliated, alleging Fadnavis pressured him to incriminate political figures. Both sides exchanged threats of releasing damaging evidence.
BJP not dynastic, worker pasting posters can become party chief: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised that the BJP is not a dynastic party, highlighting his own journey from a poster-sticking worker to national president. He urged party members to focus on grassroots connections at a BJP convention. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the opposition spreads misinformation about the BJP wanting to change the Constitution. He expressed confidence in the Mahayuti government's return to power after upcoming assembly polls.
Uddhav Thackeray's remarks show he is member of Aurangzeb fan club: Devendra FadnavisIn a heated exchange, Uddhav Thackeray called Amit Shah a political descendant of Ahmad Shah Abdali, prompting Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to label Thackeray part of the 'Aurangzeb fan club.' Thackeray accused the BJP of 'power jihad' by undermining political alliances, reflecting tensions since the 2019 Maharashtra elections.
BJP indulging in ‘satta jihad’: Uddhav ThackerayShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP of engaging in "satta jihad (power jihad)", claiming that the party is trying to gain power by breaking other parties. Thackeray made these remarks while addressing party leaders during a two-day conclave in Pune, which is aimed at strategizing for the upcoming assembly polls in western Maharashtra.
Supriya Sule questions timing of Sachin Waze's allegations against Anil DeshmukhSupriya Sule from NCP questioned the timing of Sachin Waze's bribe allegations against Anil Deshmukh and Jayant Patil ahead of Maharashtra elections. Waze claimed to have given evidence to Deputy CM Fadnavis. Congress President Nana Patole criticized the situation as a 'drama' and promised an investigation if their government is formed.
Such man with criminal background can't be believed: NCP-SP leader Anil Deshmukh on Sachin Waze's allegationsDismissed Mumbai Assistant Police Inspector and accused in the Rs 100 crore extortion case, Sachin Waze on Friday said that he has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and submitted all the evidence of alleged bribes taken by former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
Uddhav's allegations about arrest fake narrative, says Maha CM Shinde; hails Ladki Bahin schemeChief Minister Eknath Shinde has labeled Uddhav Thackeray's arrest claims as a "fake narrative" and criticised him for using inflammatory language. At the launch of the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana,' which offers financial aid to women, Shinde defended the scheme against opposition criticism. He asserted its long-term commitment and emphasising additional benefits like free gas cylinders and educational support for girls.
Either you will remain or me: Uddhav Thackeray to Devendra FadnavisAhead of Maharashtra's assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray issued a stark warning to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, declaring, "Either you will remain or me." Thackeray accused Fadnavis of attempting to frame him and his son Aaditya in false cases and alleged that Fadnavis conspired against them. Thackeray's remarks follow accusations from former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, who alleged Fadnavis pressured him to implicate the Thackerays in false cases to deflect from his own legal troubles.
BJP leaders support Devendra Fadnavis amid tirade by ex-home minister Anil DeshmukhFormer Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh alleged Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis pressured him to sign affidavits against top politicians. BJP leaders defended Fadnavis, questioning Deshmukh's timing and credibility. They called for the revocation of Deshmukh's medical bail. Deshmukh claimed to have evidence against Fadnavis, who denied the allegations and threatened to release incriminating media files against Deshmukh.
Manoj Jarange suspends indefinite fast over Maratha quota issueMaratha activist Manoj Jarange suspended his indefinite fast after five days, citing that his community members want him alive to continue their fight for reservation. He announced this decision while speaking to the media at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district of Maharashtra.
Third Eye: RAW scheme of things, Pawar's wake-up call & Fadnavis's pulsating chopper experienceJ&K DGP RR Swain, ex-RAW and Ministry of External Affairs for embassy security, commented on local political party-terror links; moved post-Article 370. Ajit and Devendra Fadnavis faced a helicopter mishap from Nagpur to Gadchiroli; Fadnavis calm, Pawar concerned and prayed. Sharad Pawar dismissed Raj Thackeray’s casteist politics comment, hinting Raj never took politics seriously.
Cricket influence on Maharashtra AssemblyIndia's recent T20 World Cup win has influenced talks in Maharashtra's politics. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that people can't forget the 'wicket' Sena rebels took two years ago just like Suryakumar Yadav's catch. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that all three stumps of Maha Yuti, Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), would be clean bowled.
"Now clean chit is left to be given to Dawood," says Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay RautWaikar, his wife, and four close associates were implicated in a case registered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The case involved the construction of a star hotel in Jogeshwari, located in Mumbai's western suburbs, allegedly involving manipulation of land use conditions.
Third Eye: Straight to sixth floor, ECI to Education Ministry travel and now, a case of communication gapMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde comments on Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis sharing a lift, sparking speculation. Shinde hints at potential challenges reaching the sixth floor. The incident occurred in the state assembly last week.
Third eye: Russia shows the map, lift rumours, and mango diplomacyThe exchange of goodwill gestures between India and Bangladesh, with PM Sheikh Hasina sending mangoes, hilsa fish, and sweets to Tripura CM Manik Saha, reflects the deepening ties between the two nations. In return, Saha's gift of pineapples showcases the positive trajectory of India-Bangladesh relations, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Fadnavis-Uddhav chance elevator encounter 'lifts' political temperature in MaharashtraAfter the Lok Sabha polls, the Mahayuti alliance is strategizing for the upcoming assembly polls, focusing on a populist budget. With the MVA combine's strong performance, a challenging political landscape lies ahead for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra.
Ather's Rs 2,000 crore electric scooter plant to come up in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar: Devendra FadnavisThis will be Ather's third manufacturing plant. The plant will produce up to one million units of vehicles and battery packs annually and create around 4,000 jobs, deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Atal Setu cracks: MMRDA expects repair work to be completed by eveningThe repair work by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is underway on the approach road connecting Atal Setu in Maharashtra's Mumbai.. Project Head Kailash Gantra said that the repair work will be completed by this evening.
Piyush Goyal rejects speculations on change of leadership in Maharashtra BJPUnion Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal rejected speculations on a change of leadership in the party's Maharashtra unit following the party's dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
No change in BJP's Maharashtra leadership and government, party makes it clearFadnavis accompanied Goyal when he was talking with reporters after a meeting at BJP headquarters over Maharashtra assembly polls. BJP is exploring the option of declaring candidates for Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand polls, scheduled to be held later this year, before election panel announces dates, sources said.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds meeting with Deputy CMs; BJP leaders head for review meet in DelhiMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde convened a late-night meeting with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, following which state BJP leaders travelled to Delhi for a review meeting amid the Mahayuti coalition's underwhelming performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
BJP's Chouhan, Bhupendra, Vaishnaw, Pradhan, Deb, Sarma and Reddy get 'election duty'BJP's early appointments for the assembly polls come after its relatively poor performance in 2024, vis-a-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. BJP could win only nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, compared to 23 it won in 2019. NDA's total tally is 17 out of 48 in the state. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Yadav have worked together for the Bihar assembly elections. Yadav was the party in-charge while Fadnavis was made election in-charge of the state.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CMs Fadnavis and Pawar rode in vintage car with wrong registration number, record showsMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy CMs, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, rode in a 1930 Rolls-Royce car to inspect the Mumbai coastal road. The car, lent by Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania, had the license plate number MHO4 JU4733. However, the correct registration number is MHO4 JV4733, according to sources.
Pawar vs Pawar again in Baramati? Maharashtra may see another family feud with uncle vs nephew showdownMaharashtra Politics NCP (SP) vs NCP: Baramati may soon see another Pawar vs. Pawar battle. Following the previous contest between Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, there might be a new clash between Yugendra Pawar, son of Shriniwas Pawar, and his uncle Ajit Pawar, the sitting MLA from Baramati. A delegation recently urged NCP chief Sharad Pawar to field his grand-nephew Yugendra for the upcoming Assembly elections.
North-bound arm of Mumbai coastal road inauguratedChief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar rode a vintage Rolls Royce car to mark the formal inauguration.
Not surprised that Ajit Pawar-led NCP didn't get berth in Modi's new cabinet, says SuleMP Supriya Sule expressed lack of surprise at the NCP's exclusion from PM Modi's new cabinet. She highlighted the party's historical roles in past governments and emphasized mutual respect in alliances. Sule called for a full loan waiver for farmers and criticized the BJP's treatment of allies. She hoped for stable governance and relief for struggling farmers.
Cabinet sees 6 Maharashtra ministers including Gadkari, Goyal; State's strength dips by 2In the recent induction of ministers into Modi's 3.0 coalition government, Maharashtra witnessed notable shifts in representation and dynamics. Let's delve into the details of these changes and the implications they hold for the state's political landscape.
NCP refuses to be part of NDA ministry after BJP offers MoS (Ind Charge) for Praful PatelMaharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who met Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders in Delhi after NCP's refusal, told reporters that there was a uniform policy on allocation of ministry. "For one party, exceptions could not be made. We are sure that whenever there is a Cabinet expansion, their (NCP) wish would be considered," said Fadnavis.
NCP missed out for insisting on cabinet berth instead of MoS with Independent charge: FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed on Sunday that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, wanted a cabinet position in Narendra Modi's government. He noted that the NCP had declined BJP's offer of a minister of state (MoS) with independent charge.
Manoj Jarange claims Marathas assaulted for not voting for BJP in Beed LS seat; demands actionMaratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Home Minister to take action against those attacking Marathas for not voting for BJP candidate in Beed. Jarange's indefinite fast in Antarwali Sarathi village demands recognition of Kunbis as Marathas for quota benefits. He advised Marathas to focus on farming and urged youth to maintain peace.
I will continue working, says Devendra Fadnavis; claims fake narrative was 'fourth Oppn party' in pollsDeputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered to resign but decided to continue working despite BJP's poor performance in Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the importance of not running away when faced with challenges, drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Fadnavis' offer to quit not discussed in NDA meeting: Ajit PawarMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar confirmed that Devendra Fadnavis' offer to resign as deputy chief minister due to BJP's poor performance in the state was not discussed at the NDA meeting in Delhi. Key allies TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar endorsed PM Narendra Modi as the NDA leader. Pawar stated that Fadnavis' resignation is an internal BJP matter, following BJP's reduced seat tally in Maharashtra and Fadnavis' announcement to focus on organisational roles ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet Amit Shah, PM Modi as he indicates plan to quit the postDeputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet with home minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis wants to resign from his post and focus on working for the party full-time after the BJP's poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Despite efforts from his supporters to convince him otherwise, Fadnavis remains firm in his decision. He believes that the BJP could still come to power in the upcoming assembly polls.
Raut calls Fadnavis 'villain' of Maharashtra politics; says he indulged in political vendettaShiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, labeling him the "villain" of state politics, alleging he destroyed families and engaged in political vendettas. Raut warned against Modi's potential third term, suggesting RSS could send him home. He asserted BJP's decline in Maharashtra and predicted a fragile next government.
BJP-led Maha Yuti feels alliance heat after Maharashtra Lok Sabha poll resultsIn Maharashtra, the BJP-led alliance won only 17 of 48 Lok Sabha seats. Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis expressed his intention to resign from the Shinde government to focus on strengthening the party.
Fadnavis offers to resign as Dy CM after BJP's Maharashtra tally dwindles to 14 in Lok SabhaDevendra Fadnavis of the BJP offered his resignation as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the BJP's Lok Sabha seat count dropped from 24 to 14. The NDA secured 17 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra. Fadnavis took responsibility for the outcome, aiming to focus on party work for upcoming elections. The MVA opposition alliance won 30 seats.
Third Eye: Opposition's demand, CEC's poetic response, & moreRecent hoarding collapse in Mumbai and Pune accident spark criticism from Maharashtra Opposition towards the BJP-Sena-NCP government.
Ajit Pawar backs MLA Sunil Tingre accused of influencing Porsche caseAsked about Tingre's name popping up in connection with the case, Ajit Pawar told reporters, "Sunil Tingre is an MLA of the area where the incident took place. Whenever such incidents take place, the local MLA often visits the site. Did Sunil Tingre try to suppress the matter? The allegations against him are baseless."
Maharashtra attracts highest FDI for second consecutive year: FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state has attracted the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India for the second consecutive year. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Maharashtra received FDI worth Rs 1,25,101 crore in 2023-24, surpassing Gujarat and Karnataka.
Pune Porsche Accident: Teen spent over Rs 48k at pub before mowing down 2, skipped Rs 1,758 registration feePune Porsche Crash Accident: A 17-year-old son of a prominent Pune builder caused a fatal accident that resulted in the death of two young techies. The teenager reportedly spent Rs 48,000 at two pubs before the accident, leading to allegations of drink driving. The police have invoked section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act against him. Amid allegations of favoritism, Pune police denied collusion and emphasized following legal procedures. Political leaders have demanded a judicial inquiry and criticized the Juvenile Justice Board's lenient treatment. The minor's father was arrested, and police continue investigating the case.
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM ModiReacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Pune car accident 'disturbing', meets Police to discuss future course of actionMaharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The incident that happened in Pune where two youths died is disturbing. I took a meeting with the police officials and took stock of what has happened till now and what action will be taken..."
Fadnavis urges EC to look into complaints of slow voting in MumbaiMaharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis urged the Election Commission to address concerns over sluggish voting in Mumbai during ongoing polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats, including six in Mumbai. By 1 pm, turnout in Mumbai ranged from 24.46% to 28.82%. Fadnavis emphasized the need for a smoother voting process, urging EC to engage with district collectors and ensure voter convenience
Devendra Fadnavis accepts Marathwada pinch; blames Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar for split in Shiv Sena and NCPTalking of the Shiv Sena split, he said it happened as Uddhav was 'insecure' over Eknath Shinde. "To project Aaditya Thackeray, Shinde's wings were clipped. In the 2019 assembly polls, Shinde had provided the resources for the party and there was an impression that he would be made the chief minister.
‘There is no way I can go back to NDA after PM called me a nakli santaan’, says Uddhav ThackerayUddhav Thackeray, the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), firmly rejects any chance of making amends with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai during the preparations for the last phase of voting for 13 seats in Maharashtra. He criticizes PM Modi's remarks and emphasizes on public impact over political maneuvering.
Nashik LS seat: Ally dynamics, upset voters & a seer who refused to withdraw nominationThe BJP first wanted the seat claiming that Sena MP Hemant Godse would not be able to retain the seat. However, after a seat exchange deal with NCP (Ajit), the BJP offered the seat to the latter. However, with Godse not willing to vacate the seat, CM Eknath Shinde refused to hand over the seat to the NCP(Ajit). Shinde kept dragging the issue till the date of filing of nomination after which the Ajit camp withdrew its claim for the seat.
Third Eye: ED impacts BJP MP's family, On a different platform, Love in the airED raids impact BJP MP's family's railway reservation request. X changes behavior in polls by releasing EC takedown orders. Fan interrupts Fadnavis at Satara rally expressing affection, to which Fadnavis responds humorously."
Uddhav Thackeray does 'dogli rajneeti', he is totally opposite to Balasaheb: Eknath ShindeMaharashtra CM Shinde accuses Uddhav Thackeray of double-faced politics, plotting attack. Shinde leads 'real' Shiv Sena, upholding Balasaheb's Hindutva vision. Uddhav's party deviates from ideology, faces disputes over leadership grooming.
Devendra Fadnavis calls Rahul Gandhi a political tourist as Congress nominates him from Rae BareliIn the 2019 general elections, Rahul Gandhi had lost to BJP's Smriti Irani on his home turf Amethi, which he had represented for three consecutive terms, but won from Wayanad in Kerala.
We're alive because Modi ensured COVID vaccine for us: FadnavisIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been credited with facilitating the manufacture and administration of the COVID vaccine during the pandemic, according to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Nearly 100 countries credit Modi for providing vaccine doses and protecting their citizens from the virus, referring to the Centre's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative. Fadnavis said that the world did not know that Modi was at the helm of India's leadership who knew how to protect his people.
Fadnavis told me in 2019 he will groom Aaditya as next CM and will move to Delhi: Uddhav ThackerayAddressing a rally in Dharavi on Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray claimed the then BJP chief Amit Shah had come to 'Matoshree', the private residence of the Thackerays, to seek an alliance with Shiv Sena (undivided).
"Can only laugh at this...": Devendra Fadnavis takes dig at Rahul Gandhi's 150 remarkFadnavis's statement comes after Rahul Gandhi said there is a strong undercurrent in favour of the opposition INDIA bloc in the Lok Sabha elections and the BJP will be limited to 150 seats. Fadnavis termed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections a fight between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi and said, "I am confident that we will win in Baramati, Satara, and Sangli Lok Sabha constituencies."
In Rahul Gandhi's train, every ally thinks it's the engine: Fadnavis takes dig at INDIA blocMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis compared the opposition INDIA bloc to a train, stating that every ally considers itself the engine. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "powerful engine of development" and praised the Mahayuti's train, which includes the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party.
Funds collected by charity body of Maharashtra CM's son possibly misused for political gains: Sanjay RautShrikant Shinde is a sitting MP from Kalyan in Thane district and seeking another term in Lok Sabha in the upcoming elections. "Shrikant Shinde had published several advertisements in newspapers in the past about the social works of his foundation. However, when a lawyer, Nitin Satpute, sought details of the foundation's donations and expenditures from the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner a month back, the office did not share the information," Raut claimed.
We will back only those leaders who genuinely support Maratha quota, govt cheated us: JarangeActivist Manoj Jarange has accused the Maharashtra government of deceiving Marathas over quota issues, declaring that the community will only support leaders who genuinely back reservation for them. He criticized Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of trying to suppress the Maratha agitation. Jarange claimed that the Maratha reservation bill passed by the state legislature, which provides quota in government jobs and education, would not pass legal scrutiny. He emphasized the demand for reservation under the OBC category and expressed dissatisfaction with the current bill.
Situation in Vidarbha favourable for Mahayuti, PM Modi's public meet will ensure big win: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the Mahayuti alliance's prospects in Vidarbha, particularly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming public meeting in Chandrapur. He highlighted the favorable situation for the alliance and predicted a significant victory following Modi's rally.
Met JP Nadda, may return to BJP soon: Eknath KhadseChaudhari, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and spent two years in jail in connection with the case. Khadse had been blaming Fadnavis for targeting him and being responsible for him losing his ministerial berth. Khadse was seen to be heading a clique of leaders in the BJP against Fadnavis who were not happy with the sudden rise of the latter in the party. The feud got personal with Khadse attacking Fadnavis at every given opportunity.
Ashok Chavan joining BJP has given party booster dose, says FadnavisChavan joining BJP has given a booster dose to the BJP in Nanded," Fadnavis said. Fadnavis said Chavan, when he was in the Congress, supported the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway plan while his party colleagues at the time as well as leaders of the NCP and Uddhav Thackeray had opposed it.
Nitin Gadkari files nomination for Nagpur Lok Sabha seat; says NDA will retain powerNitin Gadkari has held the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat for two terms. In 2014, he won against Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar by a 2,85,000 vote margin. In the 2019 elections, he defeated Congress candidate Nana Patole by 2,16,000 votes, who currently heads the Maharashtra unit of the party.
"Will clean sweep in first phase of Vidarbha": Maharashtra Dy CM FadnavisThere are 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra. The elections will be held in five phases. 5 seats in Phase 1 (April 19), 8 seats in Phase 2 (April 26), and 11 seats each in Phase 3 (May 7) and 4 (May 13). The remaining 13 seats will go to the polls in Phase 5 (May 20).
Uddhav Thackeray defends 'patriot' invocation instead of 'Hindu' one at INDIA alliance rallyThackeray had addressed the audience as his "deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters" instead of the traditional invocation of "Hindu brothers and sisters" at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai. Shivaji Park has been associated with rallies of Shiv Sena since the days of Bal Thackeray, who would begin his speech with "my Hindu brothers and sisters" phrase.
"The country would not have been divided if Congress didn't exist," says Devendra FadnavisSpeaking on Maharashtra politics, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that a few decades back the state styled a form of politics that was an epitome of chronic capitalism.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates first phase of coastal road in Mumbai, calls it engineering marvelMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has inaugurated the first phase of the coastal road between Worli and Marine Drive in south Mumbai. The 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be open for traffic, with motorists able to enter the coastal road from multiple points and exit at Marine Lines.
Maharashtra is engine of Indian economy, has got more FDI than Guj, Karnataka or UP: FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that Maharashtra has attracted more FDI than Gujarat, Karnataka, or UP. He mentioned the achievements of the Modi government in poverty eradication, transparent transactions, and border infrastructure development.
"Discussion still underway on two or three seats..': Devendra Fadnavis on Mahayuti AllianceMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the strong unity within the Mahayuti Alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and the NCP-Ajit Pawar faction. He assured that discussions regarding the allocation of two or three seats are ongoing and will be resolved soon. Fadnavis emphasized that decisions on ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha elections will be based on ground realities. Responding to allegations by Sharad Pawar against NCP MLA Sunil Shelke, Fadnavis stated that such threats are unbecoming of a senior leader like Pawar.
Gujarat isn't Pakistan: Devendra Fadnavis on losing projects to Maharashtra's neighbourSpeaking at the India Global Forum here, Fadnavis said we are in the era of "competitive federalism" and the number of states vying for investments has gone up to 10 now from just 2-3 earlier, a "welcome" development. "A company going to Gujarat, Karnataka or Delhi...it's not Pakistan. It's our country," Fadnavis said. He was quick to add that Maharashtra "really wants" everyone to come to the state, and has been working on both ease of doing business and cost of doing business.
Uddhav Thackeray targets BJP, says politics of dismantling opposition parties won't endureThe Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticised the BJP for its policy of undermining other political parties, focusing on the BJP's initial Lok Sabha candidate list. The list included figures like Kripashankar Singh, who was accused of money laundering. Singh was nominated to contest from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, in the upcoming elections. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut targeted Maharashtra's Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) over Singh's inclusion in the BJP list.
Sharad Pawar attends govt's Namo job fair in his Baramati stronghold after invite gaffeSharad Pawar, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar attended the inauguration of 'Namo Rojgar Melava 2024' in Baramati. Pawar's omission from the invite caused controversy, but he eventually participated along with state ministers and Supriya Sule.
If I'm arrested, crores of Marathas will go on hunger strike: Quota activist Manoj JarangeQuota activist Manoj Jarange warned that if he is arrested, millions of Marathas will go on a hunger strike. He urged the government to implement the draft notification for issuing certificates to eligible Kunbi Marathas and expressed opposition to the 10% quota recently granted to the Maratha community. Jarange also criticized the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and called for an inquiry into his remarks. He stated that he will continue to fight for the rights of his community, even if he is jailed.
Write to Centre, Maharashtra govt against 'suppression' of quota agitation: Manoj Jarange to MarathasActivist Manoj Jarange expresses fear of arrest, accuses Fadnavis. British rulers did not suppress like this. Jarange observed fast for non-implementation of sage soyre draft notification. Speaker directs SIT to investigate Jarange's remarks. Jarange urges Marathas to write emails to PM, governor, and CM.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange withdraws his indefinite fast after 17 daysActivist Manoj Jarange has ended his 17-day hunger strike over the Maratha quota issue, but will continue his agitation until the Maharashtra government issues Kunbi caste certificates to extended family members, enabling them to avail reservation benefits. Jarange's decision comes after both houses of the state legislature passed a bill providing separate reservation for the Maratha community.
Maratha Reservation: Maharashtra unanimously passes Bill for 10% quota for MarathasMaratha reservation bill: The Maharashtra government has tabled a bill to extend 10% reservation to Marathas. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his support and quoted the PM's philosophy. The decision to convene a special session was prompted by a Maratha quota activist. The Maharashtra Backward Class Commission submitted a report supporting the reservation.
BJP running 'political brothel', party not confident of winning more than 200 Lok Sabha seats, says Sanjay RautShiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut accused BJP of polluting Maharashtra's culture and running a political brothel. He criticized BJP for inducting leaders like Ashok Chavan, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Ajit Pawar, who faced allegations in scams. Raut mentioned that BJP inducted Chavan just for Nanded Lok Sabha seat.
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Maharashtra Backward Class Commission submits report on Maratha reservation; CM Shinde urges activist Manoj Jarange to end fastThe Maratha community, under the leadership of Jarange Patil, has been seeking reservations in education and jobs under the OBC category. The guarantee of reservation under the Kumbi category, however, finds objection within the Maharashta government, with senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal opposed to it.
Ashok Chavan joins BJP; Congress swings from 'coward' to 'come back' commentAshok Chavan is likely to be BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate. However, BJP has not revealed its cards yet, with Fadnavis claiming that the decision would be taken by the leadership in New Delhi. "One of the senior most leaders in the state has joined us and because of his entry, our grand alliance has been strengthened," said Fadnavis at a press conference.
As Ashok Chavan joins BJP, Dy CM Fadnavis says more are in touchFormer Congress leader Ashok Chavan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's work. Chavan, who resigned from Congress and as an MLA, stated he wanted to contribute to developmental activities. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis welcomed him, claiming more opposition leaders were in touch with the BJP.
'Going to start my new political career': Ashok Chavan formally joins BJP todayFormer Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan has formally joined the BJP today after resigning from the Congress party yesterday. His departure adds to a trend of prominent leaders exiting the party, including Milind Deora and Baba Siddique. Chavan's move follows earlier aspirations to join BJP and secure a senior cabinet position in Maharashtra. Despite initial hurdles, he is expected to receive a Rajya Sabha seat offer. His exit deals a blow to Congress, given his stature as a former Chief Minister and mass leader.
Uddhav Thackeray has lost mental balance: Fadnavis on 'mentally ill' home minister barbThe opposition parties have demanded Fadnavis' resignation in the wake of two incidents of shootings. The state has witnessed the murder of a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader during Facebook live in Mumbai, days after a BJP MLA opened fire on his rival from Shiv Sena inside a police station in Thane district. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai earlier in the day, Thackeray dubbed Fadnavis "cruel" for his remarks against the backdrop of the murder of Abhishek Ghosalkar, who was shot dead by one Mauris Noronha over past disputes.
BJP, Shinde Sena explore possibility of alliance with MNSBJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) are in discussions to potentially form an electoral alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Leaders from the MNS, including Bala Nandgaonkar, Nitin Sardesai, and Sandeep Deshpande, met with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence. Deshpande characterized the meeting as a courtesy visit, emphasizing that any decision regarding an alliance would ultimately be made by MNS president Raj Thackeray.
Sanjay Raut tweets pic of CM Shinde's son with man accused in murder caseShiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut posted a photograph showing Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, being greeted by a man facing murder charges. The man, Hemant Dabhekar, is out on bail and is accused in the murder of Kishor Marne, a member of the Marne gang. Raut shared the photograph on social media, questioning the power of goons in Maharashtra and calling out the ruling party.
Chhagan Bhujbal's resignation not accepted: Deputy CM Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the resignation of state cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal has not been accepted. Bhujbal had accused the government of facilitating the "backdoor entry" of the Maratha community into the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) quota.
Eknath Shinde should resign: Sanjay Raut on Ulhasnagar firing incident"Ganpat Gaikwad is an MLA from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has been the MLA for the last three times. The question is not on welfare but on the capability of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The firing incident took place in the hometown of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the MLA openly says that Shinde forced him to shoot. The Chief Minister should resign,"on Saturday.
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