Devendra Fadnavis Sworn in as Maharashtra CM: Promises Stability & Progress

Devendra Fadnavis Sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Promises Stability and Development

On Thursday, Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He promised to work together with his allies for a strong and stable government. Fadnavis acknowledged Eknath Shinde from the Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar from the NCP, who are now his two deputy chief ministers.

“We are all here to work for the people,” he said. He noted the importance of the ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, which aims to support women in the state. Fadnavis emphasized that the new government will keep the momentum of progress from the past two and a half years going strong.

Fadnavis announced that a special assembly session will be conducted from December 7 to 9, where they will elect a Speaker. He also mentioned that the cabinet will be expanded before the winter session.

In the recent elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won a significant victory, securing 230 out of 288 assembly seats. After taking the oath, Fadnavis and his deputies went to the state secretariat to hold their first cabinet meeting.

Fadnavis revealed that the choice of departments for ministers is almost final, with only a few minor changes from the previous government.

One of his first actions in office was to approve Rs 5 lakh in aid for a patient needing a bone marrow transplant. This assistance came after the patient’s wife requested help.

Fadnavis highlighted that his government will work openly for the people’s benefit and will avoid any form of political revenge. He also called for a fresh start in political communication, inviting leaders from other parties, although they did not attend the swearing-in event.