Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony: Top NDA Leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, attended the grand Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony, which took place at 5:30 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister after five years, while Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar also took oath as his deputies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event.
Curtains were brought down from the Maharashtra the CM’s name, ending over-week-long suspense on Wednesday. Fadnavis was elected as the Leader at the BJP’s Legislative Party meeting in Mumbai in the presence of central observers Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani.
Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar met the Governor last evening to stake a claim to form the government. They were invited to the oath-taking ceremony at 5.30 pm on Thursday.
Follow LIVE updates here as we take you through the developments leading up to the grand event in the evening:
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Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Fadnavis Takes Charge Of Ministry After Swearing-In
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday assumed charge of the ministry following his swearing-in ceremony. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was present during the occasion.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took charge of the ministry today after the swearing-in ceremony. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was present on this occasion.
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Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: ‘Now I See Myself As A Dedicated Common Man,’ Says Shinde After Taking Deputy CM Oath
Eknath Shinde, after taking the oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday, remarked, “Earlier I used to consider myself as a common man, not a Chief Minister, now as DCM, I consider myself dedicated common man.”
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: ‘Roles May Have Changed, But Goals Remain Same’: Fadnavis After Taking Oath
Soon after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the BJP leader said that the Mahayuti government will continue to work for the development of the state and momentum of the work achieved in the past 2.5 years will continue forward.
Thanking everyone for their support, Fadnavis said, “Our roles in the government may have changed but goals toward development remain the same.”
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Fadnavis Approves Aid For Patient Awaiting Bone Marrow Transplant In His First Decision
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made his first decision after taking office on Thursday, approving financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for a patient awaiting a bone marrow transplant. The request was made by the wife of Pune-based Chandrakant Kurhade, who sought help from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for her husband’s treatment. Fadnavis signed the approval before chairing his first cabinet meeting.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Raj Thackeray Pledges Support To New Mahayuti Govt
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday extended his congratulations to Devendra Fadnavis, who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and his deputy Chief Ministers, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. In a message shared on X, Thackeray expressed his support for the new government, stating, “For the next 5 years, any good initiative of the government will be supported by me and my party.”
However, Thackeray also emphasised that if he believes the government is making mistakes or if the public feels they are being taken for granted, he will not hesitate to raise the issue, even if it cannot be addressed within the legislature. “We will definitely make the government aware of their mistakes outside the legislature,” he added.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Cabinet Meet Underway As Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar & Shinde’s Swearing In Concludes
After Maharashtra welcomed Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday, a Cabinet meeting is currently underway with the new Mahayuti government.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Multiple Roles Shinde Held: Shiv Sainik, CM, And Now Deputy CM After Long Suspense
In what looked like the signing-off address by caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde, he spoke about working just like a karyakarta in Vidhan Sabha elections, referring to his humble roots. The journey that began as a karyakarta took him to the position of Chief Minister of the second-largest state in the country. But, just as he announced that he was out of the race to hold the position for a second term, he reiterated that he would continue to work as a karyakarta despite whatever position he holds.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: CM For 80 Hours, Deputy CM And Then A Return: Charting Key Moments Of Fadnavis’ Comeback
After jolts, splits and a supreme sacrifice, Bharatiya Janata Party’s Devendra Fadnavis is set to return as the Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra, reminding Maharashtra of his resilience and that he lived up to his 2019 promise – “Mi punha yein (I will return)”.
After leading to the BJP to a mega victory in the recently ended Maharashtra elections, Fadnavis will take the oath as the state’s next chief minister with Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde as his deputies, an arrangement reached after weeks of speculation.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: PM Modi, Union Ministers, Bollywood Stars Attend Swearing-in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Rajnath Singh, along with chief ministers from NDA-ruled states and prominent figures from industry and Bollywood, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister on Thursday.
Fadnavis, the BJP leader, took the oath for the third time as the state’s chief minister in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai. Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar were sworn in as the deputy chief ministers.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: PM Modi Meets CMs Of NDA-ruled States At Swearing-in Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states at the Maharashtra government’s oath ceremony on Thursday at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pwar Sworn In As Deputy CMs
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar have taken oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, in an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top NDA leaders.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Takes Oath As Chief Minister | Video
Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister after a gap of five years. This marks his third term as the state’s CM.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives At Azad Maidan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra government.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Governor Radhakrishnan Arrives At Azad Maidan To Administer Oath Of Office
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has arrived at Azad Maidan to administer the oath of office to Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Arrive At Azad Maidan For Oath Ceremony
Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar have arrived at Azad Maidan in Mumbai for the swearing-in ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Top NDA Leaders Attend Maharashtra Govt Oath-Taking Ceremony | List
Top NDA leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, are present at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for his third term.
- Amit Shah
- JP Nadda
- Rajnath Singh
- Yogi Adityanath
- Nitin Gadkari
- Nitish Kumar
- Chirag Paswan
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Maharashtra CM Swearing-In Live Updates: Bollywood Celebrities Attend Oath-Taking Ceremony At Azad Maidan | List
Several Bollywood celebrities are present at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis, who will begin his third term as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will also be sworn in as his deputies.
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Salman Khan
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Ranveer Singh
- Sanjay Dutt
- Vicky Kaushal
- Madhuri Dixit
Maharashtra CM Swearing-In Live Updates: Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Mangalam Birla Attend Oath Ceremony
Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife Anjali, and Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, are among the attendees at the Maharashtra government swearing-in ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-In Live Updates: Shah, Nadda, Chouhan Attend Oath Ceremony At Azad Maidan
Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are present at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra CM.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Actor Salman Khan At Azad Maidan For Oath Ceremony
Bollywood actor Salman Khan arrived at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the Maharashtra government’s oath ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Seeks Blessings From His Mother Ahead Of Oath Ceremony
Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday sought blessings from his mother, Sarita Fadnavis, ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Mukesh Ambani And Family Arrive In Azad Maidan For Oath Ceremony
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, accompanied by his family, arrived in Azaid Maidan to attend the grand Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Fadnavis, Shinde & Pawar Focused On Serving The People, Says Shaina NC
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, “Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have not thought about power, they have only thought about the people and they will work for the people.”
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Ambadas Danve Urges New Govt To Address Marathwada’s Demands
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday said that the new Devendra Fadnavis government must fulfil key demands from Marathwada, “irrespective of political parties and without hatred.” In a post on X, Danve, the leader of opposition in the legislative council, congratulated Fadnavis and called for the rejuvenation of canals from the Jayakwadi dam to reduce water loss, filling vacant posts in the irrigation department, and starting work on access-controlled expressways between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Pune and Jalna to Nanded.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh At Azad Maidan To Attend Oath Ceremony
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh are present at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to attend the Maharashtra government’s swearing-in ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Eknath Shinde Departs For Oath Ceremony | Video
Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde has left his residence to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Azad Maidan. Shinde is set to take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, alongside Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as Chief Minister, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who will also assume the role of Deputy CM.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Fadnavis’ Wife Expresses ‘Feeling Of Responsibility’ Ahead Of Oath Taking
Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, shared her thoughts ahead of her husband’s third swearing-in ceremony. She said, “More than happiness, there is a feeling of responsibility as there is a lot of work that he wants to do for the people of Maharashtra.”
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Yogi Adityanath Arrives In Mumbai For Oath Ceremony
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has arrived in Mumbai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra government. BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar being sworn in as his deputies.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Decision On Home Minister To Be Made After Oath-Taking, Says Sanjay Shirsat
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday said that following the Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony, party chief Eknath Shinde will meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss and decide on the Home Minister and other key positions.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Shah, Nadda Arrive In Mumbai
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda arrived in Mumbai on Thursday to attend the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s swearing-in ceremony.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Himanta Biswa Sarma Arrives In Mumbai
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Mumbai to take part in the swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government on Thursday.
Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister while Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be his deputies. The event will take place at 5.30 pm at Azad Maidan where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: ‘Eknath Shinde To Take Oath As Deputy CM’, Confirms Uday Samant
Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant, who went to Sagar bungalow to meet Devendra Fadnavis, confirmed after the meeting that Eknath Shinde will take oath as the Deputy Chief Minister today. Last-minute suspense had erupted again following a series of meetings at both Sagar and Varsha bungalows. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at 5.30 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai today.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Dignitaries Invited To Oath-Taking Event | List
Several personalities, ranging from political leaders to cricketers and businessmen have been invited to the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis who will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third term.
List of Dignitaries Invited T Swearing-In Ceremony:
- Ambani family
- Fadnavis family
- Prithviraj Chavan
- Ashok Chavan
- Ambadas Danve
- Neelam Gorhe
- Narayan Rane
- Udayanraje Bhosale
- Ram Naik
- Merchant family
- Kumar Birla
- Ajay Piramal
- Uday Kotak
- Shahrukh Khan
- Salman Khan
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Anjali Tendulkar
- Dilip Sanghvi
- Anil Ambani
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Ranveer Singh
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Shinde Not Meeting Any Leader who Reached Varsha, Say Sources
Eknath Shinde is not meeting any leaders, who have reached Varsha bungalow, sources said.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Delegation Of Shinde Camp To Reach Fadnavis’ Residence
Last-minute meetings are taking place in Mumbai ahead of the swearing-in ceremony this evening. Now, a delegation of Shinde camp leaders is reaching Sagar bungalow (Devendra Fadnavis’ residence) with Shinde’s message. Sources indicate that Shinde has agreed to take the oath as Deputy CM.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: ‘No Shiv Sena MLA To Accept Govt Responsibility If Shinde Doesn’t Accept Deputy CM’, Says Samant
Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said that if Eknath Shinde does not accept the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, no party MLA will accept any responsibility in the new Mahayuti government which is set to be sworn in this evening at 5.30 pm.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Fadnavis’ Close Aide To Meet Shinde Shortly
A close aide of Devendra Fadnavis is reaching Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai in a short while, sources said, adding that he is carrying Fadnavis’ message for the Shiv Sena chief.
“The fight is for the Urban Development department now. Shiv Sena is demanding the UD portfolio for Eknath Shinde which is also on the BJP’s radar. After the home department, the UD is considered a key department. Shinde has held this department in the MVA regime and in the last cabinet too,” sources said.
Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale, and Sandipan Bhumare reached Varsha Bungalow to meet Shinde.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Odisha CM Arrives In Mumbai
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida arrived in Mumbai to take part in the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra government.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar Not To Attend Event
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar will not attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new Maharashtra government this evening, sources said. The event is scheduled to be held at 5.30 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Live Updates: Cow Brought To Fadnavis’ Residence For ‘Gau Pujan’
A cow was brought to the residence of Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis for ‘Gau Pujan’, ahead of the oath-taking ceremony this evening.