Maharashtra Chief Minister

  • Fadnavis Confirms NDA Will Contest 2029 Elections Under PM Modi

    Fadnavis Confirms NDA Will Contest 2029 Elections Under PM Modi's Leadership, Dismisses Succession Speculation

    Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly rejected speculation about Prime Minister Modi's succession, stating that the NDA will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections under Modi's leadership. The statement comes in response to Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's suggestion about a potential "Marathi PM" in the future. Fadnavis praised Modi's exceptional fitness and work ethic while reaffirming the BJP's unwavering commitment to his continued leadership.

  • Fadnavis-Mamata Clash Over Bangladesh Infiltration Ignites National Security Debate

    Fadnavis-Mamata Clash Over Bangladesh Infiltration Ignites National Security Debate

    Dec 11, 2025 12:51 am CST

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clash over illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, with Fadnavis criticizing "vote bank politics" compromising national security while Trinamool defends their border management approach. The dispute intensifies as West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, highlighting tensions between BJP and Trinamool over immigration policies and treatment of Bengali-speaking populations.

  • Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions

    Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions

    Dec 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed the Mahayuti alliance's commitment to contesting the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, addressing rumors of rifts with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Despite reports of tensions and leadership poaching between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis emphasized their good working relationship while acknowledging efforts to strengthen their individual party bases.

  • Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics

    Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics

    Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.

  • Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Joins Chhath Puja Celebrations at Mumbai

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Joins Chhath Puja Celebrations at Mumbai's Juhu Beach

    Oct 28, 2025 12:48 am CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in Chhath Puja festivities at Juhu Beach in Mumbai, reaffirming government support for the festival. The celebration holds special significance this year with upcoming civic elections in Mumbai and Bihar, attracting thousands of devotees despite recent rainfall. The four-day festival honoring Lord Surya Narayan and Chhathi Maiyya runs from October 25 to October 28.

  • Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics

    Oct 22, 2025 11:11 pm CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly stated he will continue in his current position until 2029, dismissing speculation about national political ambitions. Speaking at a Diwali media interaction, he confirmed the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling coalition, addressed opposition criticisms regarding electoral rolls, and discussed potential alliances for upcoming local body elections while maintaining cordial relations with political rivals despite past tensions.