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Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis

DOB: 22 July 1970

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A member of Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Fadnavis holds the honour of being the second youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra after Sharad Pawar. In the past, he has also been recognised as the youngest municipal corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation at the age of 21. He was the second youngest mayor elected in India, when he served as the Mayor of Nagpur at the age of 27, in 1997. He is also the only person to be re-elected as the Mayor in Council in Maharashtra. He has been an MLA representing Nagpur, since, 1999. A lawyer by profession, Fadnavis holds law degree from Nagpur Law College. He also has a Post Graduate Degree in Business Management and a diploma in Project Management from DSE, Berlin. His wife, Amruta Ranade is a branch manager in Axis Bank.

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Maharashtra govt releases Rs 2,399-crore subsidy to over 49 lakh farmers ahead of assembly polls

Maharashtra govt releases Rs 2,399-crore subsidy to over 49 lakh farmers ahead of assembly polls

Oct 01, 2024, 07:57 AM IST

96 lakh farmers of Maharashtra are eligible to get a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per hectare from the government under the Bhavantar Scheme. The first phase of the scheme was launched by the transfer of money to 49.5 lakh farmers who completed the registration.

The office of the state Deputy Chief Minister Devendra

Mumbai: Unidentified woman vandalises Devendra Fadnavis’s office

Sep 27, 2024, 02:30 PM IST

An unidentified woman disrupted Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's office, damaging property before escaping, prompting heightened security measures and an investigation into the breach.

Badlapur encounter, Devendra Fadnavis,

'Badla pura': Posters of Devendra Fadnavis surface in Mumbai after Badlapur encounter | PICS

Sep 25, 2024, 10:08 AM IST

Badlapur encounter: The Maharashtra govt has formed an 8-member committee under the leadership of the Additional Police Commissioner to investigate this encounter.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

Amit Shah discusses seat-sharing pact with Mahayuti leaders ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

Sep 09, 2024, 04:09 PM IST

Shah assured that all alliance partners would be respected in the final seat-sharing arrangement, with further discussions scheduled to take place in Delhi.

Maharashtra News

'Will not tolerate anyone calling...': Fadnavis slams 'looter' remark on Shivaji Maharaj

Sep 07, 2024, 10:36 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly refutes NCP leader Jayant Patil's remarks portraying Shivaji Maharaj as a looter, sparking a political controversy over the legacy of the Maratha king.

NCP leader Anil Deshmukh Maharashtra Home Minister

CBI files case against ex-Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for 'trying to frame BJP leaders'

Sep 04, 2024, 06:34 PM IST

The investigation was prompted by the submission of pen drives containing audio and video evidence to the Maharashtra Speaker by then-Opposition Leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra polls, NDA

Maharashtra polls: Shinde hold seat-sharing talks with Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, consensus on 173

Sep 01, 2024, 01:54 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly elections are speculated to be held in October-November to elect the 288 members. The tenure of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on November 26.

Devendra Fadnavis

New rates for MHADA houses in Maharashtra announced | CHECK DETAILS

Aug 29, 2024, 11:29 AM IST

A few days ago, Fadnavis had announced that farmers will get free electricity during daytime after the Maharashtra government completes a 1200 megawatt solar power project.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse tragic, no need to play politics over it: Fadnavis

Aug 28, 2024, 07:14 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the statue was built by the Navy, but the state government has now decided to install a bigger statue of the Maratha warrior king in the same place.

Badlapur school child sexual abuse

Badlapur schoolkids assault: Principal, two others suspended, protesters throw stones at police

Aug 20, 2024, 01:12 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have assured that the case will be heard in a Fast-Track court to serve quick justice.

Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Manoj Jarange, Maratha quota

Fadnavis takes swipe at Jarange: 'Will quit politics if CM says I am hindering Maratha quota process

Aug 19, 2024, 10:54 PM IST

Jarange has been demanding the implementation of the state government’s ‘sage soyare’ notification to grant Marathas reservation under the OBC category. He wants Kunbi certificates to be issued to all Marathas.

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis

'I pay attention only to what key leaders of ruling Mahayuti alliance say': Ajit Pawar

Aug 19, 2024, 04:33 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s remarks came a day after a group of BJP workers led by the party’s Junnar chief Asha Buchake waved black flags at his convoy.

Ajit Pawar with Eknath Shinde

'Shinde-Fadnavis are my juniors, if I had received offer to become CM...', quips Ajit Pawar

Aug 08, 2024, 11:35 AM IST

Ajit Pawar said, everyone moved ahead and he was left behind. He said that former Chief Minister Fadnavis became MLA for the first time in 1999 and Shinde in 2004, while he became a member of the Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1990. He said these things in a joking tone.

Maratha reservation, Manoj Jarange Patil, Maharashtra

Jarange asks Marathas to prepare for Maharashtra Assembly polls: 'No option but to enter politics'

Aug 06, 2024, 04:46 PM IST

In February this year, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation to the Marathas in education and government jobs under a separate category.

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray calls Devendra Fadnavis 'khatmal', deputy CM hits back with 'mad man' jibe

Aug 03, 2024, 05:06 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray also hit out at the Eknath Shinde government over the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme and accused it of bribing voters by giving "revdis" (freebies).

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Udhhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

'Either you or me..': Uddhav Thackeray's stern message to Devendra Fadnavis, BJP reacts

Jul 31, 2024, 05:01 PM IST

Addressing party workers in Mumbai, Thackeray said that former state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had told him about how Fandavis had hatched a conspiracy to put him and his son Aditya Thackeray into jail.

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Maharashtra government to set up onion storage banks to prevent wastage

Jul 26, 2024, 09:07 AM IST

CM Shinde also said that the project should be implemented through the farmer producing companies, and cooperatives so that work can be done keeping the interest of the farmers in mind.

Maharashtra-Mumbai rains LIVE updates

Maharashtra rains Highlights: IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, orange alert for other districts

Jul 26, 2024, 11:56 PM IST

Maharashtra rains Highlights: As the state navigates through this challenging period, people have been advised to stay informed through official channels and to follow any advisories or instructions issued by local authorities.

Amit Shah, Maharashtra Assembly elections

Amit Shah holds key meeting with Maharashtra Deputy CMs, discusses strategy for assembly polls

Jul 21, 2024, 10:56 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a grand convention of BJP office bearers in Pune to decide on a roadmap for Maharashtra assembly elections. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will also address the meeting.

Devendra Fadnavis, Naxalism, Maharashtra

Maharashtra tables new bill to combat Naxalism in urban areas: Know all about it

Jul 15, 2024, 12:05 PM IST

The Eknath Shinde government has tabled a new Bill 'Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024' aiming to curb Naxalism in the urban areas. Know all about the Bill.