<p>After the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s call to keep Muslims out of garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra was contested by some people, Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has said that festivals are inclusive and there is nothing wrong with Muslims attending the celebrations.</p><p>“There is nothing wrong with a Muslim person attending the celebrations. If a Muslim also comes and enjoys the festival properly, I do not see anything wrong with it,” Amruta Fadnavis told reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her remarks come days after the VHP announced that Muslims would not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra during Navratri, which begins on October 11.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chandrapur, Maharashtra: On Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane backing VHP&#39;s call to bar Muslims from Navratri event, wife of CM Devendra Fadnavis &amp; social worker Amruta Fadnavis says, &quot;He must have said this after thinking something; I do not want to get into its depths.… <a href="https://t.co/23VqzO2enT">pic.twitter.com/23VqzO2enT</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2097380356110660065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><h2><strong>Minister Nitish Rane backs VHP’s call</strong></h2><p> </p><p>Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane backed the VHP’s call, alleging that cases of “love jihad” tend to increase during such celebrations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-iranian-tankers-after-missile-attack-attempts-on-warship-irgc-vows-to-retaliate-1788902833158"><strong>US strikes Iranian tankers after missile attack attempts on warship; IRGC vows to retaliate</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Rane supported the VHP’s decision and said those attending garba events should undergo identity verification and chant the Hanuman Chalisa before being allowed entry.</p><p> </p><p>“Those who do not follow idol worship should not participate in Hindu religious events. Those coming for garba should show their identity and chant the Hanuman Chalisa before being allowed entry,” Rane said.</p><p> </p><p>He alleged that cases of “love jihad” tend to increase during such celebration of festivals. The term ‘love jihad’ is used by some groups to allege a conspiracy by Muslim men to lure women from other religions into relationships with the aim of converting them to Islam.</p><p> </p><p>Rane also said rules governing the use of sound systems, popularly called DJs, should be applied uniformly to religious processions.</p><p>“If DJs are not permitted during Ganesh festival celebrations, similar restrictions should apply to Eid processions as well,” he said.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>VHP issued guidelines for organisers</strong></h2><p> </p><p>The VHP stated that Muslims would be barred from participating in garba and dandiya events during Navratri across Maharashtra. It also issued guidelines for organisers to verify the Hindu identity of participants by checking Aadhaar cards and applying tilak on their foreheads.</p><p>VHP spokesperson and joint secretary Shriraj Nair said the organisation had taken the decision to prevent members of the Muslim community from participating in garba and dandiya events.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-brics-flex-its-collective-clout-at-florida-g20-act-as-bloc-within-a-bloc-1788897945720"><strong>Will BRICS emerge as bloc within a bloc at Florida G20, flex its growing clout?</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>“We have taken a decision of not allowing participation of Muslims in garba-dandiya dance during the Navratri festival,” Nair said.</p><p>“Navratri is not just about songs and dance. The festival is about worshipping the Goddess. Why should Muslims, who are against idol worship, participate in the festival?” he said.</p><p> </p><p>Nair said the restrictions did not mean the VHP was against any particular community and described them as precautionary measures to protect the cultural character of Hindu festivals.</p><p>“The VHP, which is unwilling to compromise on its core agenda of religious conversion and anti-cow slaughter, believes festivals are an integral part of the cultural legacy of the Hindus. And it cannot allow its dilution. However, it admits the restrictions are precautionary measures and not directed against Muslims or any other communities,” he said.</p>

The VHP said that Muslims would be barred from participating in garba and dandiya events during Navratri across Maharashtra. It also issued guidelines for organisers to verify the Hindu identity of participants by checking Aadhaar cards and applying tilak on their foreheads.

After the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s call to keep Muslims out of garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra was contested by some people, Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has said that festivals are inclusive and there is nothing wrong with Muslims attending the celebrations. “There is nothing wrong with a Muslim person attending the celebrations. If a Muslim also comes and enjoys the festival properly, I do not see anything wrong with it,” Amruta Fadnavis told reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday. Her remarks come days after the VHP announced that Muslims would not be allowed to participate in garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra during Navratri, which begins on October 11.

<p>The VHP said that Muslims would be barred from participating in garba and dandiya events during Navratri across Maharashtra. It also issued guidelines for organisers to verify the Hindu identity of participants by checking Aadhaar cards and applying tilak on their foreheads.</p>

‘Festivals are inclusive, if Muslim comes to garba...’: CM Fadnavis’s wife Amruta contests VHP ban

<p>International Yoga Day celebrations in Mumbai took an unexpected turn after the attire worn by Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, became the subject of intense discussion on social media.</p><p>Amruta Fadnavis participated in a large-scale Yoga Day event organised by the Divyaj Foundation at the NSCI Dome in Worli. The programme saw the participation of over 1,000 children, including children of deceased farmers and students from BMC schools. Several dignitaries and celebrities were also present at the event, which was organised around this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What Even Is Maharashtra CM wife Amruta Fadnavis wearing?? <a href="https://t.co/edHpVxrF6l">pic.twitter.com/edHpVxrF6l</a></p>&mdash; Rosy (@rose_k01) <a href="https://x.com/rose_k01/status/2068614620185809225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>While the event aimed to promote physical and mental well-being through yoga, social media attention quickly shifted to Amruta Fadnavis' outfit. She was seen wearing a bright green athleisure co-ord set comprising a fitted jacket and matching tights during the yoga session.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-indus-valley-to-instagram-5-000-years-of-yoga-and-journey-of-a-civilization-1782027845696"><strong>From Indus Valley to Instagram: 5,000 years of yoga and journey of a civilization</strong></a></p><p>Soon after visuals from the event surfaced online, several social media users criticised her choice of clothing, with some calling it "inappropriate" for a public Yoga Day programme. A section of users argued that the outfit appeared more suited to a fitness photoshoot than a community yoga event attended by children.</p><p>However, many others came out in her defence, pointing out that athleisure wear is commonly used during yoga and fitness activities across the world. Supporters argued that the criticism was unnecessary and that the focus should remain on the message of health and wellness promoted during the event.</p><p>Amruta Fadnavis has not publicly responded to the criticism. The discussion nevertheless triggered a wider debate online about personal choice, fitness attire and the scrutiny often faced by public figures on social media.</p>

Soon after visuals from the event surfaced online, several social media users criticised her choice of clothing, with some calling it "inappropriate" for a public Yoga Day programme. 

International Yoga Day celebrations in Mumbai took an unexpected turn after the attire worn by Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, became the subject of intense discussion on social media. Amruta Fadnavis participated in a large-scale Yoga Day event organised by the Divyaj Foundation at the NSCI Dome in Worli. The programme saw the participation of over 1,000 children, including children of deceased farmers and students from BMC schools. Several dignitaries and celebrities were also present at the event, which was organised around this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."

<p>Soon after visuals from the event surfaced online, several social media users criticised her choice of clothing, with some calling it "inappropriate" for a public Yoga Day programme.&nbsp;</p>

Maha CM Wife Amruta Fadnavis' Yoga Day appearance sparks social media debate over attire | Watch

<p>Amruta Fadnavis, the First Lady of Maharashtra, announced her exit from Axis Bank on Thursday (Feb 19) after working in the organisation for over two decades. She used to dabble with singing even when she was working in the bank as&nbsp;a senior vice president. And now, netizens are speculating whether she will be considering singing full-time. Fadnavis has been making music videos for a while now and has been receiving online traction for the content. On the occasion of Shivratri, she had released a devotional song, ‘Shambhu Re’, which has received over a million views in less than a week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Fadnavis to sing full-time?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fadnavis' passion for singing is not unknown; she has over 66,000 subscribers on YouTube, who follow her work. Every video released garners a lot of attention, both appreciative and otherwise. But trolls could not demotivate the 46-year-old or deter her from creating content. She has been seen performing at events and has never shied away from singing on stage or in a studio setup.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The makers of her latest song described it as: "Shambhu Re" where faith breathes, in the mesmerising voice of 'Amruta Fadnavis', composed by 'Monty Sharma', choreographed &amp; directed by 'Raajeev Walia', which has been shot in 27 locations of Lord Shiva.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-wife-amruta-quits-bank-job-after-23-years-1771507722730"><strong>Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta quits bank job after 23 years</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Management trainee to senior vice president</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after she quit her job, Fadnavis updated her X bio, which reads, “Ex-Banker, Playback Singer, Social Worker, Unadulterated Free Spirit." And as she announced her resignation from her post, she wrote, “23 years ago, I walked into Axis Bank as a young management trainee. Today, I sign off as senior vice president, with a heart full of gratitude. With experience spanning branch operations to corporate banking, treasury to customer relations, this institution has been my family, teacher and second home. Grateful to my colleagues and leaders, especially MD &amp; CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, for all the support. As this beautiful chapter closes, I carry lifelong lessons and friendships.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">23 years ago, I walked into Axis Bank as a young Management Trainee. Today, I sign off as Senior Vice President, with a heart full of gratitude. With experience spanning branch operations to corporate banking , treasury to customer relations , this institution has been my family,… <a href="https://t.co/Mo2171NBi2">pic.twitter.com/Mo2171NBi2</a></p>&mdash; AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadnavis_amruta/status/2024449553576185946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p> </p><h2>Netizens speculate</h2><p>X users have flooded the comment section; one even enquired if she would be organising concerts. Satyam Vats wrote, “Now that you have resigned, there's ample time to organise concerts. Madam, please travel to almost all states, we want to listen to your melodious voice.”</p><p> </p><p>While Harsh Kumar wrote, “Eagerly waiting for one of your melodious and soul-touching performances in Delhi - the city would be honoured to host you.”<br> </p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are truly an inspiration for every woman in India 👏<br><br>Ma’am, you are beautifully showing society that a woman from a middle-class background can achieve incredible heights through dedication and passion.<br><br>Eagerly waiting for one of your melodious and soul-touching…</p>&mdash; Harsh Kumar (@itsmeharsh_09) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsmeharsh_09/status/2024701770963075353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After a 23-year career at Axis Bank, Maharashtra First Lady Amruta Fadnavis has officially resigned. Netizens speculate whether she is going to pursue her passion for music full-time.

Amruta Fadnavis, the First Lady of Maharashtra, announced her exit from Axis Bank on Thursday (Feb 19) after working in the organisation for over two decades. She used to dabble with singing even when she was working in the bank as a senior vice president. And now, netizens are speculating whether she will be considering singing full-time. Fadnavis has been making music videos for a while now and has been receiving online traction for the content. On the occasion of Shivratri, she had released a devotional song, ‘Shambhu Re’, which has received over a million views in less than a week. Fadnavis to sing full-time? Fadnavis' passion for singing is not unknown; she has over 66,000 subscribers on YouTube, who follow her work. Every video released garners a lot of attention, both appreciative and otherwise. But trolls could not demotivate the 46-year-old or deter her from creating content. She has been seen performing at events and has never shied away from singing on stage or in a studio setup. The makers of her latest song described it as: "Shambhu Re" where faith breathes, in the mesmerising voice of 'Amruta Fadnavis', composed by 'Monty Sharma', choreographed & directed by 'Raajeev Walia', which has been shot in 27 locations of Lord Shiva. Also read: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta quits bank job after 23 years Management trainee to senior vice president Soon after she quit her job, Fadnavis updated her X bio, which reads, “Ex-Banker, Playback Singer, Social Worker, Unadulterated Free Spirit." And as she announced her resignation from her post, she wrote, “23 years ago, I walked into Axis Bank as a young management trainee. Today, I sign off as senior vice president, with a heart full of gratitude. With experience spanning branch operations to corporate banking, treasury to customer relations, this institution has been my family, teacher and second home. Grateful to my colleagues and leaders, especially MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, for all the support. As this beautiful chapter closes, I carry lifelong lessons and friendships.”

<p>After a 23-year career at Axis Bank, Maharashtra First Lady Amruta Fadnavis has officially resigned. Netizens speculate whether she is going to pursue her passion for music full-time.</p>

From boardroom to studio: Why netizens are convinced Amruta Fadnavis is now a full-time singer

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta Fadnavis, has quit her banking job after 23 years and stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank. Amruta shared the news in an X post on Thursday with a heartfelt note, while thanking her colleagues and MD &amp; CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, and said she leaves with gratitude, lessons, and lifelong friendships.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amruta ended her 23-year-long professional journey with the private sector lender after having joined the bank as a young management trainee.</p><p>Taking to her social media, Amruta expressed gratitude for the opportunities and mentorship she received throughout her tenure and called Axis Bank her “family, teacher, and second home.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrested-on-66th-birthday-king-charles-brother-andrew-to-be-put-in-custody-suite-with-just-a-bed-and-toilet-1771502972260"><strong>Arrested on 66th birthday, King Charles’ brother Andrew to be put in custody suite with ‘just a bed and toilet’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Grateful to my colleagues and leaders, especially MD &amp; CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, for all the support. As this beautiful chapter closes, I carry lifelong lessons and friendships. Thank you, Axis Bank,” she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-allegations-of-misconduct-reports-1771495313947"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on allegations of misconduct in public office amid Epstein files investigation</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2014, when Devendra Fadnavis became Maharashtra CM, Amruta refused to leave her job when she was Associate Vice-President of Axis Bank and was heading its premium branch in Nagpur.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/enemy-can-t-expect-god-s-protection-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-unveils-monstrous-600-mm-rocket-launcher-1771486189076"><strong>Enemy can't expect 'God’s protection': North Korea's Kim Jong Un unveils monstrous 600-mm rocket launcher</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I won't leave my job. I have worked hard to get here...I believe every woman should try to be financially independent. I will always keep working because I too want to grow intellectually. It is a strong point of my identity,” Amruta had said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amruta, daughter of a doctor couple in Nagpur, had married Fadnavis in 2006.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-this-is-tax-money-supreme-court-slams-poll-eve-freebie-culture-questions-fiscal-logic-1771496414543"><strong>‘This is tax money’: Supreme Court slams poll-eve freebie culture, questions fiscal logic</strong></a></p>

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta, ended her 23-year-long professional journey with the private sector lender after having joined it as a young management trainee. Amruta shared the news in an X post on Thursday, saying she has stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta Fadnavis, has quit her banking job after 23 years and stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank. Amruta shared the news in an X post on Thursday with a heartfelt note, while thanking her colleagues and MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, and said she leaves with gratitude, lessons, and lifelong friendships. Amruta ended her 23-year-long professional journey with the private sector lender after having joined the bank as a young management trainee. Taking to her social media, Amruta expressed gratitude for the opportunities and mentorship she received throughout her tenure and called Axis Bank her “family, teacher, and second home.” Also Read: Arrested on 66th birthday, King Charles’ brother Andrew to be put in custody suite with ‘just a bed and toilet’ “Grateful to my colleagues and leaders, especially MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry, for all the support. As this beautiful chapter closes, I carry lifelong lessons and friendships. Thank you, Axis Bank,” she said.

<p>Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta, ended her 23-year-long professional journey with the private sector lender after having joined it as a young management trainee. Amruta shared the news in an X post on Thursday, saying she has stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank.</p>

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta quits bank job after 23 years

<p>Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis came under the media spotlight after a video of her posing for a perfect selfie while sitting on the edge of cruise started doing rounds on social media.</p>

<p>Devendra Fadnavis long with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first luxury cruise ship 'Angaria' on Saturday. The video, first posted by news agency ANI, is from the inauguration day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a>: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, being cautioned by security personnel onboard India's first domestic cruise Angria. She had crossed the safety range of the cruise ship. <a href="https://t.co/YYc47gLkHd">pic.twitter.com/YYc47gLkHd</a></p>
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<p>The 31-seconds video shows Amruta Fadnavis sitting very closely at the railing of the ship while posing for a selfie with the phone. During this, she was also asked to return to the safety barricade by the security personnel but paying no heed to the warning Mrs Fadnavis continued attempting for a selfie while sitting there.</p>

<p>Reacting to the video, the people on social media has criticised Mrs Fadnavis for ignoring security warning and acting irresponsibly.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Amruta Fadnavis seems to be enjoying political tourism. She has absolutely no business in this inagauration. Selfie stunt kathron ke khiladi madhe karava tyanni. How is she on magzine cover page, sing song with Mr. Bacchan etc? Nepotism</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a><br />
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Such a shamefull act by ur wife Amruta Fadnavis on a day when Nation along with PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> celebrates <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PoliceCommemorationDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PoliceCommemorationDay</a><br />
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She crosses the safety barricades paying no heed to the repeated warnings by Police<br />
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Such Disrespect<a href="https://t.co/txQpyf4ywd">pic.twitter.com/txQpyf4ywd</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I never supported personal attacks on Amruta Fadnavis for her music videos or fashion show appearances, but this is plain stupidity. You are the spouse of a Chief Minister. The least you can do is not break rules with such brazenness. <a href="https://t.co/G6gPtkM3N5">https://t.co/G6gPtkM3N5</a></p>
— Prominent Citizen Spaminder Bharti (@attomeybharti) <a href="https://twitter.com/attomeybharti/status/1053947010880061440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is everything alright between Amruta Fadnavis and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dev_Fadnavis</a> !<br />
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Misuse of power and position Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ?</p>
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Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis came under the media spotlight after a video of her posing for a perfect selfie while sitting on the edge of cruise started doing rounds on social media.

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis came under the media spotlight after a video of her posing for a perfect selfie while sitting on the edge of cruise started doing rounds on social media. Devendra Fadnavis long with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first luxury cruise ship 'Angaria' on Saturday. The video, first posted by news agency ANI, is from the inauguration day. #WATCH: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, being cautioned by security personnel onboard India's first domestic cruise Angria. She had crossed the safety range of the cruise ship. pic.twitter.com/YYc47gLkHd — ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2018 × The 31-seconds video shows Amruta Fadnavis sitting very closely at the railing of the ship while posing for a selfie with the phone. During this, she was also asked to return to the safety barricade by the security personnel but paying no heed to the warning Mrs Fadnavis continued attempting for a selfie while sitting there. Reacting to the video, the people on social media has criticised Mrs Fadnavis for ignoring security warning and acting irresponsibly. Amruta Fadnavis seems to be enjoying political tourism. She has absolutely no business in this inagauration. Selfie stunt kathron ke khiladi madhe karava tyanni. How is she on magzine cover page, sing song with Mr. Bacchan etc? Nepotism — anirudha (@coolanirocks) October 21, 2018 × Dear @Dev_Fadnavis Such a shamefull act by ur wife Amruta Fadnavis on a day when Nation along with PM @narendramodi celebrates #PoliceCommemorationDay She crosses the safety barricades paying no heed to the repeated warnings by Police Such Disrespectpic.twitter.com/txQpyf4ywd — Raman (@being_delhite) October 21, 2018 × I never supported personal attacks on Amruta Fadnavis for her music videos or fashion show appearances, but this is plain stupidity. You are the spouse of a Chief Minister. The least you can do is not break rules with such brazenness. https://t.co/G6gPtkM3N5 — Prominent Citizen Spaminder Bharti (@attomeybharti) October 21, 2018 × Is everything alright between Amruta Fadnavis and @Dev_Fadnavis ! Or, Misuse of power and position Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ? — Abhijit Chatterjee (@abhijitc4) October 21, 2018 ×

Maharashtra CM's wife slammed after 'perfect selfie' on edge of cruise ship

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&#39; wife Amruta Fadnavis found herself at the receiving end of heavy criticism on Twitter, for promoting a Christmas-themed charitable event in Mumbai.</p>

<p>It all started after Amruta shared some photographs from the event, aimed at bringing smiles on the faces of poor children ahead of Christmas.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for <a href="https://twitter.com/927BIGFM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@927BIGFM</a> - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest <a href="https://twitter.com/927BIGFM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@927BIGFM</a> &amp; Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others?? <a href="https://t.co/r5UTAi3nDY">pic.twitter.com/r5UTAi3nDY</a></p>
&mdash; AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadnavis_amruta/status/940412986849558528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Soon after the tweet was posted, Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the Christian fold.</p>

<p>In some of the tweets, the social worker&nbsp;was asked if she was a Hindu before marriage, while others said this might not fare well for the chief minister&#39;s career.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/CMOMaharashtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOMaharashtra</a> why <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> state sponsoring Christian superstitious events to convert Hindus students while you promote crackerless Diwali?<br />
Why no sharing caring celebration on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shivaji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shivaji</a> jayanti?<a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShivSena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShivSena</a></p>
&mdash; SankaPadma (@SankaPadma) <a href="https://twitter.com/SankaPadma/status/940470597062144000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Where were you on Diwali Ganesh Puja or when Chennai &amp; Mumbai were flooded &quot;Santa&quot; feeling are exclusive to &quot;Christmas&quot;? this is an abuse of your position and status</p>
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<p>Done with the shaming tweets, Amruta came to her own rescue with a tweet which read &#39;love sharing &amp; empathy have no religion&#39;.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Love , sharing &amp; empathy have no religion - let&rsquo;s accept all positivity around us &amp; stay away from negative thoughts &amp; demotivating energies !</p>
&mdash; AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadnavis_amruta/status/940439082290651138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>This isn&#39;t the first time when Amruta has been slammed this harshly on the social media. &nbsp;</p>


Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the Christian fold

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis found herself at the receiving end of heavy criticism on Twitter, for promoting a Christmas-themed charitable event in Mumbai. It all started after Amruta shared some photographs from the event, aimed at bringing smiles on the faces of poor children ahead of Christmas. launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for @927BIGFM - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest @927BIGFM & Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others?? pic.twitter.com/r5UTAi3nDY — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017 × Soon after the tweet was posted, Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the Christian fold. In some of the tweets, the social worker was asked if she was a Hindu before marriage, while others said this might not fare well for the chief minister's career. @CMOMaharashtra why #Maharashtra state sponsoring Christian superstitious events to convert Hindus students while you promote crackerless Diwali? Why no sharing caring celebration on #Shivaji jayanti?@BJP4India @ShivSena — SankaPadma (@SankaPadma) December 12, 2017 × Where were you on Diwali Ganesh Puja or when Chennai & Mumbai were flooded "Santa" feeling are exclusive to "Christmas"? this is an abuse of your position and status — No Conversion (@noconversion) December 12, 2017 × Done with the shaming tweets, Amruta came to her own rescue with a tweet which read 'love sharing & empathy have no religion'. Love , sharing & empathy have no religion - let’s accept all positivity around us & stay away from negative thoughts & demotivating energies ! — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017 × This isn't the first time when Amruta has been slammed this harshly on the social media.

Devendra Fadnavis' wife trolled for attending Christmas event, hits back with 'love has no religion'

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&#39; wife Amruta Fadnavis found herself at the receiving end of heavy criticism on Twitter, for promoting a Christmas-themed charitable event in Mumbai.</p>

<p>It all started after Amruta shared some photographs from the event, aimed at bringing a smile on the face of poor children ahead of Christmas festival.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for <a href="https://twitter.com/927BIGFM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@927BIGFM</a> - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest <a href="https://twitter.com/927BIGFM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@927BIGFM</a> &amp; Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others?? <a href="https://t.co/r5UTAi3nDY">pic.twitter.com/r5UTAi3nDY</a></p>
&mdash; AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadnavis_amruta/status/940412986849558528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Soon after the tweet was posted, Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the fold of Christianity.</p>

<p>In some of the tweets, the social worker&nbsp;was asked if she was a Hindu before marriage, while many others said this might not fare well for the chief minister&#39;s career.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/CMOMaharashtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOMaharashtra</a> why <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> state sponsoring Christian superstitious events to convert Hindus students while you promote crackerless Diwali?<br />
Why no sharing caring celebration on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shivaji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shivaji</a> jayanti?<a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShivSena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShivSena</a></p>
&mdash; SankaPadma (@SankaPadma) <a href="https://twitter.com/SankaPadma/status/940470597062144000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; No Conversion (@noconversion) <a href="https://twitter.com/noconversion/status/940676078410006530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Done with the shaming tweets, Amruta came to her own rescue with a tweet which read &#39;love sharing &amp; empathy have no religion&#39;.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Love , sharing &amp; empathy have no religion - let&rsquo;s accept all positivity around us &amp; stay away from negative thoughts &amp; demotivating energies !</p>
&mdash; AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadnavis_amruta/status/940439082290651138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>This isn&#39;t the first time when Amruta has been slammed this harshly on the social media. &nbsp;</p>


Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the fold of Christianity.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis found herself at the receiving end of heavy criticism on Twitter, for promoting a Christmas-themed charitable event in Mumbai. It all started after Amruta shared some photographs from the event, aimed at bringing a smile on the face of poor children ahead of Christmas festival. launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for @927BIGFM - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest @927BIGFM & Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others?? pic.twitter.com/r5UTAi3nDY — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017 × Soon after the tweet was posted, Amruta was accused of encouraging Christian missionaries and luring Hindus into the fold of Christianity. In some of the tweets, the social worker was asked if she was a Hindu before marriage, while many others said this might not fare well for the chief minister's career. @CMOMaharashtra why #Maharashtra state sponsoring Christian superstitious events to convert Hindus students while you promote crackerless Diwali? Why no sharing caring celebration on #Shivaji jayanti?@BJP4India @ShivSena — SankaPadma (@SankaPadma) December 12, 2017 × Where were you on Diwali Ganesh Puja or when Chennai & Mumbai were flooded "Santa" feeling are exclusive to "Christmas"? this is an abuse of your position and status — No Conversion (@noconversion) December 12, 2017 × Done with the shaming tweets, Amruta came to her own rescue with a tweet which read 'love sharing & empathy have no religion'. Love , sharing & empathy have no religion - let’s accept all positivity around us & stay away from negative thoughts & demotivating energies ! — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017 × This isn't the first time when Amruta has been slammed this harshly on the social media.

Devendra Fadnavis' wife trolled for attending Christmas event, hits back with 'love has no religion' reply

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