Devendra Fadnavis returned as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday as head of the Mahayuti government. The oath ceremony of the Maharashtra government took place at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar were sworn in as his deputies.
Amruta Fadnavis, wife of newly elected Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, expressed her happiness following her husband's swearing-in ceremony for his third term as the Chief Minister, stating that he will continue to serve the people during his next term.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister for the third time.
Further, speaking on the criticism from the opposition over the delay in forming the government, CM Fadnavis said that in a coalition government, many decisions have to be taken.
A suave politician seen as adaptable, unflappable, determined and far-sighted, Devendra Fadnavis returned as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday as head of the Mahayuti government and is set to begin his new innings with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as two Deputy Chief Ministers.
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a ceremony held at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.
The ceremony was held with the presence of prominent leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prominent celebrities including cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Madhuri Dixit and others were also present.
Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar confirmed that party MLAs urged Eknath Shinde to accept the Deputy CM post in Maharashtra's cabinet. Shinde is considering the position, awaiting guidance from PM Modi and HM Shah. Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are also set for key roles ahead of the Ma