New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis vowed to provide a stable government for the next five years and his Under his guidance, the nation is “a politics of change, not revenge.”
In his first press conference as CM, Fadnavis said that the mandate of the people in the 2024 assembly elections reflects the love and expectations of the people and he felt the weight of the hopes of the people. He asserted that Maharashtra will continue to grow rapidly in social, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Fadnavis also emphasized the unity of the Mahayuti alliance and said that deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) will firmly support him. “The direction and pace of the alliance remains solid, only the role has changed,” he said.
Acknowledging people’s expectations, he said the election of the new parliament speaker will be held on December 9 during a three-day special session starting December 7, with the Cabinet set to be expanded before the winter session begins in Nagpur later this month. He added that there would be.
Dedicated to the development of Maharashtra
Fadnavis reiterated the government’s focus on development. “Over the past two-and-a-half years, we have been working for the development of Maharashtra and will continue to do so. Every decision we take will prioritize the betterment of the state and the It fulfills its promise,” he said.
respond to criticism from opposition parties
Responding to the opposition’s claims of delays in forming the government, Fadnavis explained that a coalition government requires extensive consideration. “Even in 2004, this process took 12-13 days; in 2009 it took about nine days. The portfolio allocation is almost finalized, with only a few decisions remaining.” He clarified.
He told the people, “Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are with me. The people have chosen us for stability and we will work together.” guaranteed to the people.
Fadnavis also announced that a special session of the assembly will be held on December 7 and 8 to elect the speaker and the governor’s address is scheduled for December 9.
First decision: Financial assistance for patients
In his first act as chief minister, Fadnavis sanctioned Rs 500,000 from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for a bone marrow transplant to Chandurkant Shankar Kulhade, a resident of Pune. “With an overwhelming mission comes the weight of expectations. Fiscal discipline is critical to executing ambitious plans,” he said.
A political journey rooted in service
Fadnavis was born on July 22, 1970 in Nagpur and holds degrees in law, business management and project management. He started his political career in 1992 as a member of the Nagpur Municipal Council, where he served two terms and went on to serve as MLA for five consecutive terms.
From 2014 to 2019, he served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra, overseeing key portfolios and launching major initiatives such as the Samruddhi Expressway and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krishi Samman project. After a brief stint in office during the 2019 political crisis, Fadnavis returned to the helm of the state.
Mahayuti’s great victory
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, winning 235 seats. The BJP became the largest party with 132 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena (57 seats) and the NCP (41 seats). In contrast, the Maha Vikas Aghadi Party (MVA) suffered a crushing defeat, with the Congress, Shiv Sena Party (UBT) and the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP winning only 16, 20 and 10 seats respectively.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, underscoring the importance of the occasion.
