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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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Maha: Shinde govt incapable of maintaining law and order, says Pawar

Jul 01, 2023, 06:13 PM IST

Sharad Pawar slammed the Eknath Shinde government over the law and order situation alleging that the chief minister is incapable of maintaining it.

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BIZARRE! Photo of Devendra Fadnavis appears on 8-year-old's Aadhaar card in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

Jun 23, 2023, 07:15 PM IST

Maharashtra news: There are a lot of discussions about this 8-year-old boy in the Chandrapur district and the reason for this discussion is his 'Aadhaar card'.

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Devendra Fadnavis says, 'No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb'

Jun 19, 2023, 12:30 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that no Muslim in India is a descendant of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and added that they respect only Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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It's clear Uddhav compromised ideology for power: Fadnavis on K'taka removing Savarkar from syllabus

Jun 16, 2023, 03:54 PM IST

Talking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the revision in school textbooks in Karnataka was expected after the Congress returned to power in the southern state.

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Thackeray's faction worker arrested for making 'indecent' memes on Fadnavis and CM Shinde's son

Jun 10, 2023, 06:14 PM IST

A social media page named 'Yuvsena Maharashtra Rajya' has posted vulgar comments and memes against several leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Eknath Shinde and Narayan Rane.

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Bandra-Versova sealink to be named after Veer Savarkar: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

May 28, 2023, 11:58 PM IST

Veer Savarkar birth anniversary: It was the first time Savarkar's birth anniversary was being celebrated in the state government-constructed Maharashtra Sadan there, CM Shinde added.

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Shinde-Fadnavis govt hits back at Uddhav Thackeray: 'He shouldn't talk of morality'

May 11, 2023, 03:13 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 11) ruled that Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra can't be restored as the then Chief Minister had resigned on his own last year amid a huge drama that resulted in a vertical split in Shiv Sena.

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Sharad Pawar to quit as NCP boss: Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts

May 02, 2023, 06:01 PM IST

"I am with you, but not as NCP chief," Sharad Pawar told his emotional workers who were against his resignation.

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'The way they keep targeting PM Modi...' Devendra Fadnavis takes jibe at Uddhav Thackeray

Apr 24, 2023, 11:23 PM IST

Maharashtra: Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and asserted that the more they keep targeting PM, the more his popularity increases.

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Death warrant of 'Shinde-Fadnavis' govt issued, will collapse in next 15-20 days: Sanjay Raut

Apr 23, 2023, 10:29 PM IST

Talking to reporters, Sanjay Raut said that his party was waiting for court's order and expecting that justice will be done.

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WATCH l Stunning helicopter view of Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction

India | Apr 09, 2023, 04:28 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the video as he was on his way to Ayodhya from Lucknow.

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'Mandir wahi banayenge..' CM Shinde taunts Opposition as he visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Apr 10, 2023, 06:12 AM IST

The Maharashtra CM will perform 'aarti' on the banks of the Saryu River. He will also visit the ongoing construction site of Ram Mandir.

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Maharashtra: 'Worthless home minister', Uddhav slams Fadnavis, 'weak' CM, he hits back

Apr 04, 2023, 06:11 PM IST

The leaders exchanged a war of words after a woman worker from the Thackeray-led faction was allegedly attacked by activists of rival Shiv Sena.

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Amruta Fadnavis bribe, extortion case: HC dismisses plea of Anil Jaisinghani against illegal arrest

Apr 03, 2023, 01:11 PM IST

Amruta Fadnavis bribe and extortion case: The Bombay High court on Monday dismissed the plea of arrested bookie Anill Jaisinghani.

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Rare display of Fadnavis-Uddhav bonhomie, what's new is cooking in Maharashtra politics

Mar 23, 2023, 05:49 PM IST

After meeting Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray made a big statement saying, "Earlier there was an openness. Today it is said that discussions that take place behind closed doors are beneficial, so we will talk again when there is a discussion behind closed doors."

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis defends wife Amruta in Rs 1 crore bribe allegations by designer

Mar 16, 2023, 07:41 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said a video surfaced in which the designer is seen handing over a “bag full of money” to the house help in the Fadnavis residence but after a probe, the video was found doctored.

Maharashtra: CM Shinde, Dy CM Fadnavis to meet farmers

Maharashtra: CM Shinde, Dy CM Fadnavis to meet farmers today as protest intensifies over price woes

Mar 16, 2023, 07:45 AM IST

Maharashtra farmers' protest: Farmers have been protesting at Azad Maidan in a bid to highlight the issues that they are facing.

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Maharashtra: Drone footage shows thousands of farmers, tribals marching towards Mumbai

Mar 15, 2023, 08:27 PM IST

A large group of at least 10,000 farmers and tribals are marching towards Mumbai from Maharashtra's Nashik district. A drone footage showed the group moving towards Mumbai from Kasara Ghat

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Maharashtra Old Pension Scheme strike: CM urges employees to call off agitation

Mar 14, 2023, 11:49 PM IST

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde discussed the matter with several employees organisations who have gone on strike demanding the Old Pension Scheme. The Chief Minister said that the general public should not face any problems and urged them to take back their strike and find a solution through dialogue.

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Maharashtra: Support for farmers, tax reliefs for women in Eknath Shinde-led govt's maiden budget

Mar 10, 2023, 06:20 AM IST

The government has proposed support for farmers, tax reliefs for women among other big things. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called the budget 'historic and inclusive'.

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