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<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra on Thursday (Dec&nbsp;5).&nbsp;Shiv Sena leader Ekanth Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar also took oaths as the deputy chief ministers.</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai, and the oaths were administered by Maharashtra Governor CP CP Radhakrishnan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,&nbsp;Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and JP Nadda, and several&nbsp;chief ministers and leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) took part in the ceremony.</p>

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<p>Fadnavis' name as CM was announced after days of&nbsp;speculation and political manoeuvring. He had previously served as the state's CM from 2014-2019.</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony was attended by over 42,000 attendees, including high-profile guests like Mukesh Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Madhuri Dixit.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Roles may have changed but...'</strong></h2>

<p>Addressing the media post the swearing-in ceremony, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, ""In the last 2.5 years, we have worked for the development of Maharashtra and from here too we will work for the development of Maharashtra and we will not stop now, the direction and speed is the same, only our roles have changed... We will take decisions for the betterment of Maharashtra."</p>

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<p>"Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are with me. People want a stable government, so they have chosen us and we will stay and work together. We will continue the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'....We will soon elect the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker as the Cabinet has decided to hold a special session on December 7-8. Governor will address on 9th December...," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Mahayuti alliance emerges victorious in Maharashtra polls</strong></h2>

<p>The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a landslide victory in the November 20&nbsp;assembly polls. The BJP won 132 seats out of the total 280, while the Shiv Sena (led by Shinde) won 57 seats and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, won 41 seats.</p>

<p>Eknath Shinde headed to his native village of Dare in Satara on November 29&nbsp;amid speculations that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up.</p>

<p>However, he said two days later that he comes to Dare regularly&nbsp;and wondered why there should be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM’s post last week.</p>

<p>“I always come to my village. Why should there be any confusion when I have already made my stand clear last week? I have already said the decision on CM’s post taken by the BJP leadership will be acceptable to me and Shiv Sena and will have my full backing,” Shinde told reporters.&nbsp;</p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra on Thursday (Dec 5). Shiv Sena leader Ekanth Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar also took oaths as the deputy chief ministers.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister of the Indian state of Maharashtra on Thursday (Dec 5). Shiv Sena leader Ekanth Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar also took oaths as the deputy chief ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai, and the oaths were administered by Maharashtra Governor CP CP Radhakrishnan. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and JP Nadda, and several chief ministers and leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) took part in the ceremony. #WATCH | Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and CMs & Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union… pic.twitter.com/NrjXGk4BYF — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2024 × Fadnavis' name as CM was announced after days of speculation and political manoeuvring. He had previously served as the state's CM from 2014-2019. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by over 42,000 attendees, including high-profile guests like Mukesh Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Madhuri Dixit. 'Roles may have changed but...' Addressing the media post the swearing-in ceremony, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, ""In the last 2.5 years, we have worked for the development of Maharashtra and from here too we will work for the development of Maharashtra and we will not stop now, the direction and speed is the same, only our roles have changed... We will take decisions for the betterment of Maharashtra." #WATCH | Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "I don't believe that there is any such delay (in forming the goverment). Even before this, in 2004, there was a delay of about 12-13 days. In 2009, there was a delay of about 9 days. We will have to understand that when… pic.twitter.com/S9w5vmSzcO — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2024 × "Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are with me. People want a stable government, so they have chosen us and we will stay and work together. We will continue the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'....We will soon elect the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker as the Cabinet has decided to hold a special session on December 7-8. Governor will address on 9th December...," he added. Mahayuti alliance emerges victorious in Maharashtra polls The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a landslide victory in the November 20 assembly polls. The BJP won 132 seats out of the total 280, while the Shiv Sena (led by Shinde) won 57 seats and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, won 41 seats. Eknath Shinde headed to his native village of Dare in Satara on November 29 amid speculations that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up. However, he said two days later that he comes to Dare regularly and wondered why there should be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM’s post last week. “I always come to my village. Why should there be any confusion when I have already made my stand clear last week? I have already said the decision on CM’s post taken by the BJP leadership will be acceptable to me and Shiv Sena and will have my full backing,” Shinde told reporters.

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputy CMs

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<p>Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday (Dec. 1) that the state's CM candidate would be decided on Monday, more than a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in the assembly polls.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference in Satara, caretaker Chief Minister Shinde reiterated his unconditional support to the CM candidate, stating that people delivered a historic mandate in favour of the Mahayuti alliance.</p>

<p>The Mahayuti alliance achieved a landslide victory in the assembly polls. The BJP won 132 seats out of the total 280, while the Shiv Sena (led by Shinde) won 57 seats and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar won 41 seats.</p>

<h2><strong>Shinde's clarification on going to his native village</strong></h2>

<p>Shinde headed to his native village of Dare in Satara on Friday amid speculations that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-pawar-says-maharashtra-cm-will-be-from-bjp-allies-to-get-deputy-cm-posts-780514">Ajit Pawar says Maharashtra CM will be from BJP, allies to get deputy CM posts</a></strong></p>

<p>Shinde told reporters on Sunday that there were no differences among the Mahayuti partners on government formation.</p>

<p>He said that he comes to Dare regularly&nbsp;and wondered why there should be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM’s post last week.</p>

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<p>"I am feeling better now. I came here to rest after the busy election schedule. I didn't take any leave during my 2.5 years as Chief Minister. People are still visiting me here," Shinde said.</p>

<p>“I always come to my village. Why should there be any confusion when I have already made my stand clear last week? I have already said the decision on CM’s post taken by the BJP leadership will be acceptable to me and Shiv Sena and will have my full backing,” he added.</p>

<p>Shinde said last week that his party would support the decisions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next Maharashtra CM.</p>

<h2><strong>Next CM to be from BJP, swearing-in ceremony on Dec 5</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Ajit Pawar clarified that the next Maharashtra CM would be from the BJP, and the&nbsp;two deputy CMs would be from the NCP and Shiv Sena.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-maharashtra-victory-pm-modi-urges-youth-without-political-background-to-enter-politics-778796">PM Modi urges youth to enter politics as BJP-led Mahayuti celebrates Maharashtra win</a></strong></p>

<p>Shinde, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, Pawar, Ajit Pawar, and other Mahayuti leaders met Union Home Minister Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda in Delhi on Thursday evening to discuss the deadlock over the CM position.</p>

<p>"During the meeting in Delhi, it was decided that the Mahayuti would form the government with the Chief Minister from BJP, while the remaining two parties would have Deputy Chief Ministers," Pawar said during a press conference.</p>

<p>While the name of the new CM is unknown till Monday, Devendra Fadnavis is widely considered the top choice. Fadnavis, the current deputy CM, had served as Maharashtra's chief minister from 2014 to 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will be in Mumbai on Thursday (December 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday (Dec. 1) that the state's CM candidate would be decided on Monday, more than a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in the assembly polls.

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday (Dec. 1) that the state's CM candidate would be decided on Monday, more than a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in the assembly polls. Addressing a press conference in Satara, caretaker Chief Minister Shinde reiterated his unconditional support to the CM candidate, stating that people delivered a historic mandate in favour of the Mahayuti alliance. The Mahayuti alliance achieved a landslide victory in the assembly polls. The BJP won 132 seats out of the total 280, while the Shiv Sena (led by Shinde) won 57 seats and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar won 41 seats. Shinde's clarification on going to his native village Shinde headed to his native village of Dare in Satara on Friday amid speculations that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up. Also read | Ajit Pawar says Maharashtra CM will be from BJP, allies to get deputy CM posts Shinde told reporters on Sunday that there were no differences among the Mahayuti partners on government formation. He said that he comes to Dare regularly and wondered why there should be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM’s post last week. STORY | Maharashtra CM to be decided by BJP; will have my support: Shinde (@mieknathshinde) READ: https://t.co/vgqYNqxZ3d VIDEO: (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/m1XrJpmPUZ — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 1, 2024 × "I am feeling better now. I came here to rest after the busy election schedule. I didn't take any leave during my 2.5 years as Chief Minister. People are still visiting me here," Shinde said. “I always come to my village. Why should there be any confusion when I have already made my stand clear last week? I have already said the decision on CM’s post taken by the BJP leadership will be acceptable to me and Shiv Sena and will have my full backing,” he added. Shinde said last week that his party would support the decisions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next Maharashtra CM. Next CM to be from BJP, swearing-in ceremony on Dec 5 Earlier, Ajit Pawar clarified that the next Maharashtra CM would be from the BJP, and the two deputy CMs would be from the NCP and Shiv Sena. Also read | PM Modi urges youth to enter politics as BJP-led Mahayuti celebrates Maharashtra win Shinde, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, Pawar, Ajit Pawar, and other Mahayuti leaders met Union Home Minister Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda in Delhi on Thursday evening to discuss the deadlock over the CM position. "During the meeting in Delhi, it was decided that the Mahayuti would form the government with the Chief Minister from BJP, while the remaining two parties would have Deputy Chief Ministers," Pawar said during a press conference. While the name of the new CM is unknown till Monday, Devendra Fadnavis is widely considered the top choice. Fadnavis, the current deputy CM, had served as Maharashtra's chief minister from 2014 to 2019. The swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government will be in Mumbai on Thursday (December 5). (With inputs from agencies)

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