Maharashtra government: The press conference comes hours after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony which was attended by several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

After the oath ceremony, Amruta Fadnavis said she is happy that Devendra ji has taken oath as CM for the third time today and he has served the people and will continue to do so in future too.

Devendra Fadnavis became a corporator in the Nagpur civic body at 22 and its youngest Mayor in 1997 at the age of 27. Fadnavis contested his first assembly election in 1999 and won. There was no looking back for him as he won three subsequent assembly elections.

Maharashtra CM Oath Ceremony: With the commencement of the oath-taking ceremony, Mahayuti formed the government in Maharashtra. The BJP bagged 132 constituencies, the highest among all constituents of the Mahayuti. Shinde's Shiv Sena won 57 seats, while Ajit Pawar's NCP 41 seats.

Devendra Fadnavis oath-taking ceremony: BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis would take oath as chief minister, while Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar would be sworn in as his deputies.

Devendra Fadnavis salary, allowances: As per reports, Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister will get a monthly salary of Rs 340,000 along with perks worth Rs 160,000.

Maharashtra CM oath-ceremony: Fadnavis, an MLA from Nagpur, has been sworn in as the CM of Maharashtra for the third time. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other famous personalities.

Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and chief ministers of various states.

Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony: The swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis will be held at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, where elaborate security arrangements have been made for the event.

Mumbai traffic advisory: Because of the event, no parking facilities are available at Azad Maidan and the attendees are urged to use public transport, particularly local trains, to reach the venue.

Devendra Fadnavis is all set to be sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday at a grand ceremony in Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Two deputy chief ministers will also take their oaths.

Maharashtra govt formation: After a long hiatus, the Mahayuti alliance is all set to form the government in Maharashtra with Fadnavis as Chief Minister on Thursday. Meanwhile, the BJP is not ready to compromise on the Home Ministry and is likely to keep it to itself.

Devendra Fadnavis has been instrumental in the radical changes in the Maharashtra political landscape. 'Fadnavis factor' has been involved directly or indirectly in the downfall of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.

Maharashtra government formation: Addressing a press conference soon after meeting the governor, Eknath Shinde said Devendra Fadnavis recommended his name two and a half years ago and today he has supported him.

It was decided that BJP would keep Home and Revenue portfolios, while Urban Affairs portfolio would be given to Shinde’s Sena and Finance to Ajit Pawar. Nearly 21 to 22 portfolios will be handled by BJP, 12 portfolios will go to Shiv Sena and 9 to 10 portfolios will be given to NCP, reports said.

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third time.

Maharashtra: These leaders met the Governor to stake a claim to form government in the state. Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing in as the chief minister for a third time.

Devendra Fadnavis' name was finalised for the top post at the BJP's core committee meet held ahead of the legislature party meeting, sources said.

Maharashtra: The BJP achieved remarkable success in the November 20 Maharashtra elections, securing 132 out of the 288 assembly seats in the state, marking its best performance in the state so far.

Former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is being seen as the frontrunner for the top post in the new BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP Mahayuti government.