Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Oath Ceremony Live Updates: 'Blend of experience & dynamism', says PM Modi congratulates CM Fadnavis, dy CMs Shinde & Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra's new government swore in with unprecedented glamour at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. A-list celebrities from Bollywood, business tycoons, and sports icons mingled with top political figures, including numerous Union ministers and chief ministers from various states. This high-profile event signaled the BJP's intent and set a new standard for political ceremonies in India.

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Thursday congratulated Devendra Fadnavis for taking oath as the chief minister of the state for the third time with a paradigm-shattering mandate. Shinde, who switched roles with Fadnavis in an opulent oath-taking ceremony at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, said that earlier when he was CM he considered himself a common man but now that he was deputy CM, he would consider himself a "dedicated to common man". "Devendra Fadnavis has taken oath as CM in a historic swearing-in ceremony. I congratulate him. Maharashtra is a state that gives ideological direction to the country and I, who comes from a simple farmer family, got the opportunity to become the CM of such a state...PM Narendra Modi also supported us completely, gave us full strength. Union home minister Amit Shah also stood behind us with full strength...And that is why we could do so much work in 2.5 years," Shinde said in his first statement after the state Cabinet meeting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Maharashtra’s new leadership team on X following the swearing-in ceremony. "Congratulations to Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on taking oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister. Congratulations to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji and Shri Ajit Pawar Ji on taking oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state," Modi wrote.

Highlighting the team's capabilities, he added, "This team is a blend of experience and dynamism, and it is due to this team's collective efforts that the Mahayuti has got a historic mandate in Maharashtra. This team will do everything possible to fulfil the aspirations of the people of the state and to ensure there is good governance."

The Prime Minister also assured full support from the Centre in advancing development in Maharashtra, underscoring the significance of this new phase of governance.

After taking the oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the third time, Devendra Fadnavis reaffirmed his commitment to the state's development. Speaking at the ceremony, he said, “In the last 2.5 years, we have worked for the development of Maharashtra, and from here too, we will work for the development of Maharashtra. We will not stop now; the direction and speed remain the same, only our roles have changed. We will take decisions for the betterment of Maharashtra. We want to complete the works that we mentioned in our manifesto.”

Fadnavis’ statement emphasized continuity in governance and the intention to build on the progress made so far, with an eye on fulfilling the promises made in the party's manifesto. The remarks also reflected the government's determination to maintain momentum in its development agenda.

Shortly after taking oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis signed an order to provide Rs 5 lakh in monetary assistance from the Chief Minister Medical Relief Fund. The financial aid is meant to support the bone marrow transplant treatment of Pune resident Chandrakant Shankar Kurhade.

Fadnavis’ swift action highlights his commitment to healthcare and welfare, with the assistance aimed at alleviating the patient's medical expenses. The decision marks a significant start to his tenure, reflecting a focus on improving public welfare in Maharashtra.

On Thursday, Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra at a ceremony held at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Governor CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath to both leaders.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the new Mahayuti government. Fadnavis, who previously served as Maharashtra CM from 2014-2019 and as Deputy CM under the outgoing Mahayuti government, will now lead the state once again.

The event was attended by a host of prominent political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Key Chief Ministers such as Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, Nitish Kumar of Bihar, Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh, and Pramod Sawant of Goa, along with other leaders, were also present.

Additionally, a number of prominent personalities from the world of entertainment attended the ceremony. Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Madhuri Dixit were among those seen at the event.

The long-standing uncertainty regarding the state's leadership was resolved when Fadnavis, Shinde, and Pawar met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday to formally stake their claim to form the Mahayuti government.

At a legislature party meeting held at Vidhan Bhawan, BJP's central observer Vijay Rupani announced Fadnavis as the unanimous choice for the BJP legislature party leader.

Devendra Fadnavis has officially taken the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time at a grand ceremony held at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the prominent leaders who attended the event. CMs and Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, along with several Union Ministers and NDA allies, also marked their presence, highlighting the significance of this political milestone.

The swearing-in ceremony also saw Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar taking the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, signaling the strength of the Mahayuti alliance in the state.