Prime Minister Modi congratulates Devendra Fadnavis on becoming Maharashtra Chief Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi also congratulated Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of the state.
"Congratulations to Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on taking the oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister. Congratulations to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji and Shri Ajit Pawar Ji on taking the oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state," PM Modi wrote in his post on X.
Prime Minister Modi also attended the swearing-in ceremony held at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, where Devendra Fadnavis took the oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra alongside Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who assumed the roles of Deputy Chief Ministers.
Fadnavis vows to fulfill aspirations of Maharashtra people
Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the new team will work tirelessly to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra and ensure good governance. He further assured all possible support from the Centre in furthering development in the state.
Fadnavis outlines government's priorities
Addressing a press conference after taking the oath, Fadnavis stated that the government would make thoughtful decisions aimed at the betterment of Maharashtra. He emphasized that the direction and pace of development remain unchanged, but their roles have shifted. Every decision will prioritize Maharashtra's progress and fulfill the promises outlined in their manifesto.
Approving financial assistance
As his first act in office, Fadnavis approved Rs 5 lakh in monetary assistance for a bone marrow transplant patient. He acknowledged the weight of expectations and the challenge to meet them, highlighting the importance of fiscal discipline in implementing their ambitious plans.
BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures historic victory
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a historic victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Election, winning 235 seats. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a significant defeat, with Congress winning just 16 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) securing 20, and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) managing only 10.