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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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In Pics: Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 10:46 AM IST

New Delhi: Devendra Fadnavis was today sworn in as Chief Minister of the first BJP government in Maharashtra at a grand ceremony where Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray made a last-minute appearance, raising the possibility

fadnavis team a mix of old and new

Fadnavis' team a mix of old and new

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 07:32 PM IST

Mumbai: The 10-member Devendra Fadnavis ministry sworn in here today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a blend of youth and experience.  The seniormost among them is Eknath Khadse (born in 1952),

uddhav thackeray to attend swearing in ceremony of devendra

Uddhav Thackeray to attend swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 03:23 PM IST

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has finally decided to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis who is set to take over as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.The news was confirmed by Shiv

sena shields bjp says ceremony will wash off sins of ncp

Sena shields BJP, says ceremony will wash off sins of NCP-Congress

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 02:37 PM IST

Mumbai: Notwithstanding its decision to boycott the swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Shiv Sena today provided covering fire to BJP from criticism for organising a lavish event, saying the ceremony will

thousands join run for unity in mumbai

Thousands join 'Run For Unity' in Mumbai

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 10:56 AM IST

Mumbai: Thousands of Mumbaikars participated in the two-km long Run For Unity to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel here Friday.Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao flagged off the run at Nariman Point, south Mumbai

shiv sena to boycott fadnavis oath ceremony

Shiv Sena to boycott Fadnavis oath ceremony

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 02:37 PM IST

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena Friday announced a complete boycott of the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in Maharashtra, scheduled later in the day.In a front-page statement in the party mouthpiece, Saamana and Dopahar

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Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Politics | Dec 27, 2014, 01:09 PM IST

Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis was today sworn in as Chief Minister of the first BJP government in Maharashtra at a grand ceremony where Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray made a last-minute appearance, raising the possibility of

tight security for fadnavis inauguration pm may attend

Tight security for Fadnavis' inauguration; PM may attend

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 11:10 PM IST

Mumbai: A thick security blanket has been thrown in and around Wankhede Stadium, where the first BJP government in Maharashtra led by Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn-in tomorrow in a mega ceremony likely to be

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1st BJP govt in Maharashtra to be sworn in tomorrow, Sena to boycott

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 09:15 PM IST

Mumbai: The first BJP government in Maharashtra led by Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in tomorrow in a ceremony which Shiv Sena today said it will boycott because of “constant humiliation” despite claims of talks

sena ministers unlikely to join govt in maharashtra tomorrow

Sena ministers unlikely to join govt in Maharashtra tomorrow

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 05:22 PM IST

Mumbai: Shiv Sena is unlikely to join the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra to be sworn in tomorrow as talks for a possible tie-up are on with it in an “amicable atmosphere”, BJP general secretary

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Finally, Shiv Sena welcomes Fadnavis as new CM

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 01:26 PM IST

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena Thursday said it "wholeheartedly welcomes" Devendra Fadnavis as the new chief minister-designate of Maharashtra, two days after the BJP anointed him."We wholeheartedly welcome the new CM of Maharashtra... We are confident

devendra fadnavis in delhi today to invite senior bjp

Devendra Fadnavis in Delhi today to invite senior BJP leaders for swearing-in ceremony

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 11:30 AM IST

New Delhi: Maharashtra's Chief Minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis will be arriving Delhi today to invite senior BJP leaders for the swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in Maharashtra which is slated for October 31.Fadnavis will

shiv sena to take call on joining bjp government today

Shiv Sena to take call on joining BJP government today

Politics | Oct 30, 2014, 07:02 AM IST

Mumbai: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepared for the inauguration of its first government in Maharashtra under Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, its estranged partner Shiv Sena has said it will announce its decision on

bjp plans a grand swearing in of devendra fadnavis cabinet

BJP plans a grand swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis cabinet at Wankhede

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 11:18 PM IST

Mumbai: The swearing-in of BJP's first Chief Minister in Maharashtra at the Wankhede Stadium here will be a lavish affair with about 40,000 guests including Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.For the first time swearing-in

uddhav thackeray holds talks with shiv sena leaders

Uddhav Thackeray holds talks with Shiv Sena leaders, unlikely to be in government for now

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 10:06 PM IST

Mumbai: A day after BJP announced Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister-designate of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday went into a huddle with top party leaders to discuss the future course of action

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Kolhapur MLC Chandrakant Patil may succeed Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra BJP chief

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 09:52 PM IST

Mumbai: BJP MLC from Kolhapur Chandrakant Patil is tipped to replace Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra BJP president after he assumes chief ministership on October 31."Patil's elevation could come within a day or two of the

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Uddhav holds talks with Sena leaders, unlikely to be in government for now

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 06:38 PM IST

Mumbai: A day after Devendra Fadnavis was annointed Chief Minister-designate of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray today went into a huddle with top party leaders to discuss the future course of action but there

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In Pics: Amruta and Devendra Fadnavis

Politics | Nov 24, 2014, 10:41 AM IST

New Delhi: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra's CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, has made it clear that she is not planning to leave her job even after his husband is sworn-in as Maharashtra CM on Oct

goans recall fadnavis as soft spoken but canny

Goans recall Fadnavis as soft spoken, but canny

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 12:41 PM IST

Panaji: Before leading the BJP to victory in Maharashtra in the 2014 state assembly polls, the unassuming 44-year-old chief minister-to-be Devendra Fadnavis had lent subtle touches to the party's poll campaigns in 2007 and 2012

i won t leave my job because every woman should be

I won't leave my job because every woman should be financially independent, says wife of Devendra Fadnavis

Politics | Oct 29, 2014, 12:06 PM IST

Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra's CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis, has made it clear that she is not planning to leave her job even after his husband is sworn-in as Maharashtra CM on Oct 31,

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