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Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A member of Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Fadnavis holds the honour of being the second youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra after Sharad Pawar. In the past, he has also been recognised as the youngest municipal corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation at the age of 21. He was the second youngest mayor elected in India, when he served as the Mayor of Nagpur at the age of 27, in 1997. He is also the only person to be re-elected as the Mayor in Council in Maharashtra. He has been an MLA representing Nagpur, since, 1999. A lawyer by profession, Fadnavis holds law degree from Nagpur Law College. He also has a Post Graduate Degree in Business Management and a diploma in Project Management from DSE, Berlin. His wife, Amruta Ranade is a branch manager in Axis Bank.

BMC polls: Rift deepens in Mahayuti as Shinde demands seats won by unified Sena in 2017
Dec 19, 2025, 01:36 PM
Out of the total 227 seats in the BMC, there is a dispute between the two parties over 77 seats. Senior leaders from both sides are expected to make efforts over the next two days to resolve the deadlock.
Maharashtra govt to crack down on sale of gutkha near schools and colleges, MCOCA to be amended
Dec 09, 2025, 04:59 PM
The Maharashtra government has announced strict action against the illegal sale of tobacco and drugs in school and college campuses. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said legal amendments are being planned to invoke MCOCA against offenders.
Fadnavis, Shinde hold key strategy meeting as Mahayuti gears up for united fight in civic polls
Dec 09, 2025, 07:33 AM
In its official statement, the Shiv Sena noted that leaders from both parties held constructive talks on contesting the upcoming civic elections together under the Mahayuti banner. Over the next two to three days, local-level discussions will be initiated to finalise seat-sharing.
Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session moves to Nagpur, preparations underway for December 8–14
Dec 04, 2025, 04:06 PM
Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session: With the announcement of the session dates, preparations for the winter session quickly ramped up. Security measures for the Maharashtra Legislature are being managed by personnel dispatched from Mumbai.
Fadnavis forms probe panel into Rs 4,500 cr Navi Mumbai land scam allegations against Shirsat
Nov 28, 2025, 10:05 AM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a six-member committee, headed by the Konkan Divisional Commissioner, to investigate allegations against Minister Sanjay Shirsat.
Clash between BJP, Shinde Sena intensifies ahead of Maharashtra local body polls
Nov 27, 2025, 03:31 PM
A day after BJP inducted Shiv Sena leader Rupasingh Dhal, the Shinde faction responded by bringing BJP’s female leader Roshnil Fernandes into their party. Shiv Sena warned that any attempts to poach their members would be met with reciprocal actions.
Fadnavis gives advice to Prashant Kishor after Bihar poll debacle, says 'two ways to run democracy'
Nov 24, 2025, 06:07 PM
Fadnavis said that politics demands a pragmatic approach, without representation, even the strongest value systems struggle to find space.

'ECI must take action': Row over Ajit Pawar's 'funds' remark; Fadnavis backs his deputy
Nov 23, 2025, 11:38 PM
While campaigning for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections in Baramati on Friday, Ajit Pawar had told voters that if they help the NCP candidates win, he will ensure that there is no shortage of funds. However, he warned that he will 'reject' them if the people 'reject' his party.
Eknath Shinde dismisses claims of rift in Mahayuti, calls meeting with Amit Shah a 'courtesy visit'
Nov 19, 2025, 10:59 PM
Shinde on Wednesday skipped an event hosted by Devendra Fadnavis, even though he had been invited. The programme, which focused on the newly implemented criminal laws, was held at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and attended by Fadnavis as well as his deputy, Ajit Pawar.
Mahayuti tussle escalates, Eknath Shinde keeps distance from CM Fadnavis; summoned by BJP leadership
Nov 19, 2025, 05:16 PM
On Wednesday, Shinde did not attend an event hosted by Fadnavis. The programme on the subject of the new criminal laws was organised at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and Shinde had been invited.
Pune land deal: Ajit Pawar's son not mentioned in report; government official, two others indicted
Nov 18, 2025, 09:18 PM
According to the official, cited by PTI, the panel did not mention Parth Pawar in its findings as his name does not appear on any of the documents examined during the inquiry. The three-member committee report was handed over to IGR Ravindra Binwade, who later forwarded it to Divisional Commission.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates Smriti Mandhana and co. after historic World Cup triumph
Cricket | Nov 07, 2025, 03:18 PM
After India women scripted history and won the Women's World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final, several players of the side, like Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana were felicitated by Mahrashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Stringent probe ordered as CM Fadnavis acts on Rs 1,800 cr Pune land scam involving Ajit Pawar's son
Nov 07, 2025, 02:58 PM
Maharashtra land scam controversy: Ajit Pawar has firmly denied any personal involvement in the controversial Pune land deal and stressed the importance of abiding by rules, asserting that he will not tolerate any wrongdoing, including by his own family members.

Mahayuti parties to decide on alliances at their own level: Devendra Fadnavis on local body polls
Nov 05, 2025, 02:21 PM
Elections in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra will take place on December 2 and votes will be counted on December 3, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said.
Big boost to local employment: Maharashtra govt reserves 70% jobs in district banks for locals
Nov 03, 2025, 10:34 AM
The Devendra Fadnavis government decided that all future recruitments in DCCBs across the state be conducted only through Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, TCS-iON or Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.
Maharashtra govt sets up panel for year-long 'Vande Mataram' celebrations marking 150 yrs | Details
Oct 31, 2025, 10:39 PM
Maharashtra: To help pass on the legacy of the national song to younger generations, schools and colleges have been instructed to hold special assemblies, essay and debate competitions, and poster-making events centered on the theme of “Vande Mataram.”
Maharashtra makes disclosure of data for govt employees with disabilities mandatory
Oct 31, 2025, 05:23 PM
Maharashtra: "The directive aims to ensure effective implementation of the 4 per cent reservation in public employment for persons with disabilities," said department secretary Tukaram Mundhe in a statement on Friday.
Bachchu Kadu's protest: Maharashtra govt constitutes nine-member committee for farmer loan waiver
Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM
Thousands of protesters led by former Maharashtra minister and Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) leader Omprakash alias Bachchu Kadu had participated in the 'Maha Elgar Morcha from Tuesday on the national highway and other roads on Nagpur city outskirts, demanding a full farm loan waiver.
Satara doctor suicide case: Techie nabbed; police launch manhunt for cop accused of rape
Oct 25, 2025, 02:00 PM
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Satara Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Doshi and ordered the suspension of the sub-inspector named in the suicide note.
'Any violation of rules will invite strict action': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Shaniwarwada row
Oct 22, 2025, 02:23 PM
Shaniwarwada row: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised the need to strictly follow rules following a controversy involving three women offering namaz at the historic site.

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BMC polls: Rift deepens in Mahayuti as Shinde demands seats won by unified Sena in 2017

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Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session moves to Nagpur, preparations underway for December 8–14

Fadnavis forms probe panel into Rs 4,500 cr Navi Mumbai land scam allegations against Shirsat

Clash between BJP, Shinde Sena intensifies ahead of Maharashtra local body polls

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