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
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended his best wishes to Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis and expressed confidence that Fadnavis will work towards the all-round development of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Chief Minister designate Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday offered prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday took a jibe at outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the Mahayuti alliance picked Devendra Fadnavis to be the next CM, saying that "Shinde era is over" and he will never be CM again.
Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday congratulated Maharashtra Chief Minister designate Devendra Fadnavis on his election as the BJP Legislative Party leader and extended his best wishes at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai.
Fadnavis is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister after being unanimously chosen as Leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party earlier today. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar called on Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the Mahayuti government.