Devendra Fadnavis to Become Maharashtra CM for the Third Term

Devendra Fadnavis, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Maharashtra BJP legislature party. This development paves the way for his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a record third term. Alongside him, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar are set to assume the roles of deputy chief ministers.

BJP’s Resounding Victory in Maharashtra Elections 2024

The BJP secured a monumental victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections held on November 20, 2024.

Performance Breakdown:

  • BJP won 132 out of 288 assembly seats, its best-ever performance in the state.
  • The Mahayuti coalition, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a dominant 230 seats out of 288, ensuring a strong majority in the assembly.

This decisive mandate underscores the public’s confidence in the leadership of the BJP and its allies.

Path to Government Formation

Following the election results, Mahayuti leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formally stake their claim to form the government. This meeting marked a significant step in the transition of power and the commencement of a new government in Maharashtra.

Leadership Roles Announced

  • Devendra Fadnavis: Unanimously chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party, Fadnavis is poised to take the oath as the Chief Minister.
  • Eknath Shinde: The leader of the Shiv Sena faction will continue his role as Deputy Chief Minister, contributing his expertise to governance.
  • Ajit Pawar: The senior NCP leader is also set to serve as Deputy Chief Minister, reinforcing the coalition’s unity.

This strategic power-sharing arrangement reflects the coalition’s commitment to ensuring stable governance.

Sumit Arora

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