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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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NCP's support offer to BJP govt "poisonous overture": Sena

Politics | Nov 02, 2014, 05:28 PM IST

Mumbai: Amid uncertainty over its support to the new BJP government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena today issued a veiled warning to the Fadnavis government against NCP's offer of outside support and dubbed the move by

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Talks with Sena on track; confident of forming alliance: CM

Politics | Nov 02, 2014, 05:29 PM IST

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said talks with Shiv Sena were on track and he was confident of forming an alliance with the former partner for a strong government.“Talks with Shiv Sena are

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Maharashtra Cabinet portfolios announced, CM keeps Home, Housing

Politics | Nov 02, 2014, 04:16 PM IST

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today allocated portfolios to his ten-member council of ministers while keeping the Home, Urban Development, Housing and Health departments with himself. As per the information provided by the CMO, the

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Raj Thackeray pays courtesy visit to CM Fadnavis

Politics | Nov 02, 2014, 01:55 PM IST

Mumbai: Two days after skipping the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray today met state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at government's Sahyadri guest house

devendra fadnavis to face crucial trust vote nov 12

Devendra Fadnavis to face crucial trust vote Nov 12

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 10:21 PM IST

Mumbai:  A special three-day session of the Mahararashtra assembly will begin here Nov 10 in which the first BJP government will face a crucial trust vote Nov 12, a minister said here Saturday. All the 287

talks with bjp will continue says shiv sena

Talks with BJP will continue, says Shiv Sena

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 08:26 PM IST

Mumbai:  As the uncertainty over whether former ally Shiv Sena would join the BJP government in Maharashtra persists, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party today said it was confident that “the talks between the two parties will

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Devendra Fadnavis reviews status of key departments

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 06:16 PM IST

Mumbai:  A day after taking charge as the 27th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis today got down to the job, reviewing the status of key departments.  Fadnavis chaired a meeting of the state Cabinet

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Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis plans to revamp CMO on the lines of PMO

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 05:24 PM IST

Mumbai: Newly-appointed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis plans to develop his office on the lines of the PMO to ensure faster and efficient working of his administration. "I am in the process of developing the office

fadnavis government to hold its first cabinet meeting today

Fadnavis government to hold its first cabinet meeting today

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 12:14 PM IST

Mumbai: BJP's  newly formed government in  Maharashtra will hold its first ever cabinet meeting today. The cabinet will decide on a date for the special Assembly session for seeking trust vote.The new CM of Maharashtra

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Devendra Fadnavis promises transparent government in Maharashtra

Politics | Nov 01, 2014, 07:40 AM IST

Mumbai: Promising a transparent administration, Maharashtra's new Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said his government will bring in a legislation for better delivery of services to the people.44-year-old Fadnavis, who was sworn in as Chief

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After Gadkari, CM Fadnavis accused of riding without helmet

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 11:44 PM IST

Mumbai: A complaint was filed today in a Pune court against Devendra Fadnavis, the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, alleging that he had violated the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act by riding a two-wheeler without

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Fadnavis to seek trust vote in special session beginning Nov 11

Politics | Oct 31, 2014, 11:37 PM IST

Mumbai: Newly appointed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will seek a vote of confidence in his government during a special session of the state Assembly beginning November 11, official sources said today.  A formal announcement

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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),

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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

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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

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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

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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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