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Who is Devendra Fadnavis?

Devendra Fadnavis

About Devendra Fadnavis

Who is Devendra Fadnavis?

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is an Indian politician who serves as the ninth Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra since June 30, 2022. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RRS). He represents the Nagpur South West constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly since 2009.
 
He was the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from October 31, 2014 to November 12, 2019. He is the only politician to serve both as the CM and the Deputy CM of Maharashtra. After Sharad Pawar, he is also the second-youngest CM in Maharashtra's history.

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BJP scores record local body poll win, says Fadnavis; Oppn cries foul

Counting of votes for elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats held in two phases began in the morning

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 9:36 PM IST

Maharashtra govt 'unhappy' with Union minister's IIT Bombay name remark

Shelar, who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was replying to a query raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) member Anil Parab about the government's stand on Singh's statement

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 7:25 PM IST

Told to form alliance at any cost before civic polls: Maharashtra BJP Prez

Responding to a question about perceived differences between Shinde and state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Chavan said that there should not be any animosity in politics

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

Brookfield to invest $1 bn to build GCC facility in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

The facility will create over 15,000 direct jobs and support another 30,000 jobs indirectly, Fadnavis said

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:15 PM IST

Maharashtra to implement new Lokyaukta act as Anna Hazare warns of strike

The original Lokayukta Bill was passed by the Assembly on 28 December 2022 and by the Legislative Council on 15 December 2023, before being sent to the President for assent

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Maha CM Fadnavis asks for plan to build India's biggest shipyard in state

Fadnavis issued the instructions while reviewing works of the Ports Development Department at a meeting held in the ministerial council hall of Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of renowned social activist Baba Adhav

Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a towering figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

Nashik accident: PM Modi mourns 6 deaths, CM Fadnavis announces ₹5 lakh aid

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident as "extremely tragic" and announced financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the devotees' next of kin

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

Coastal Road tunnel will save thousands of hours for people: CM Fadnavis

Thousands of hours for thousands of people will be saved, Fadnavis said at the site, where the tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the project was launched in the morning

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 12:57 PM IST

Maharashtra to list energy utilities starting with transco in 2026, says CM

He shared that the government expects the listing of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company in 2026

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

I support those who behave well, says CM Fadnavis on Rane vs Rane row

Fadnavis said the ongoing episode between brothers, Nilesh Rane of the Shiv Sena and BJP Minister Nitesh Rane, is 'not good'

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Maharashtra to expand Ladki Bahin scheme, aims for 10 mn 'Lakhpati Didis'

Under the government's flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, eligible women are provided a monthly assistance of ₹1,500

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

Will ask Centre to change IIT Bombay name to IIT Mumbai: Maha CM Fadnavis

The Maharashtra CM said he would write to the Centre to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, after Union minister Jitendra Singh's comment on the institute's name sparked a fresh attack from Raj Thackeray

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 7:53 PM IST

Had there been Op Sindoor after 26/11, nobody would have attacked: Fadnavis

Speaking at an event at the Gateway of India to mark the coming 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attack, Fadnavis said it was not merely an attack on Taj and Trident hotels

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2025 | 9:28 PM IST

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar', says Maha CM Fadnavis on Bihar poll results

When the opposition parties were in power (in Bihar earlier), even they had an opportunity to implement various public welfare schemes. But they did not do so, he alleged

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Action in Pune land deal case as per law; won't save anybody: Fadnavis

The controversy pertains to the alleged illegal sale of 40 acres of government land in Pune's Mundhwa area, reportedly worth around Rs 1,800 crore

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

After probe order, Ajit Pawar says Parth's Pune land deal stands cancelled

The deal in question came under the scanner on Thursday, following which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a probe had been ordered into the matter

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 9:46 PM IST

Fadnavis orders probe into ₹300 crore land deal linked to Ajit Pawar's son

The Maharashtra Revenue Department has suspended a sub-registrar and formed a panel to probe how a government land in Pune was sold to a firm linked to Parth Pawar with stamp duty waived

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Satara woman doctor suicide: CM Fadnavis orders setting up of SIT for probe

The doctor, hailing from Beed district of central Maharashtra, was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan on October 23

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

Gadchiroli Naxal surrender marks start of maoism elimination: CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis' remarks came after Naxal Commander Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader and Politburo member, along with 60 other Naxalites, surrendered

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2025 | 1:22 PM IST