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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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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Maha Aghadi or Mahayuti - Who will win Maharashtra polls?

Kurukshetra | Oct 25, 2024, 08:59 PM IST

Maharashtra will go to polls in single phase on November 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23. On this day, it will be decided who will take over the seat of power in Maharashtra? The main fight in Maharashtra is between two groups. These alliances are Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi

Ratan Tata Demise: Devendra Fadnavis remembers Ratan Tata, says “Great loss for the country”

News | Oct 10, 2024, 02:07 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Breach Candy Hospital following the death of Ratan Tata on October 9. He said, "Ratan Tata was not only a very successful industrialist, but also a bigger personality because of the way he worked for the country and society.

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will police encounter become big issue in assembly elections?

Kurukshetra | Sep 25, 2024, 08:55 PM IST

In the last few days, politics has intensified on Akshay Shinde, accused of sexual harassment in Badlapur, who was killed in a police encounter. The Bombay High Court has raised questions on the encounter and the Mahavikas Aghadi is also raising questions.

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis offers to quit as Deputy Chief Minister over Lok Sabha Poll Results

News | Jun 05, 2024, 05:02 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has offered to resign after claiming responsibility for the BJP's poor showing in the Lok Sabha election in the state.

Desh Ke Dil Mein Kya Hai: Marathwada...Neither Thackeray, nor Pawar, Modi is the flag bearer!

News | May 04, 2024, 08:17 PM IST

Desh Ke Dil Mein Kya Hai: Marathwada...Neither Thackeray, nor Pawar, Modi is the flag bearer!

Hot Seat: Torch in Aurangabad...question of Uddhav Thackeray's credibility

Elections | Apr 27, 2024, 08:08 PM IST

Hot Seat: Torch in Aurangabad...question of Uddhav Thackeray's credibility

Maharashtra Political News: Will Sharad Pawar also join the NDA? What did Poonam Mahajan say?

News | Jul 22, 2023, 11:48 PM IST

The political tussle in Maharashtra is over...will Sharad Pawar also join the NDA...what does Poonam Mahajan think on Ajit Pawar...Uddhav Thackeray

Special Report: Ajit Pawar's control over NCP party

News | Jul 05, 2023, 11:55 PM IST

The Ajit Pawar faction has made a big claim amidst the turmoil in Maharashtra politics. According to the Ajit Pawar faction, Sharad Pawar has been removed from the post of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president.

NCP Crisis Update: MP Amol Kolhe is going to meet Sharad Pawar today

News | Jul 04, 2023, 05:47 PM IST

NCP Crisis Update: MP Amol Kolhe is going to meet Sharad Pawar today. Ajit Pawar | Maharashtra Amidst the tussle between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar in Maharashtra, big news is coming that NCP MP Amol Kolhe may resign.

Kurukshetra: Who will become Maharashtra's second 'Ajit Pawar'?

Kurukshetra | Jul 03, 2023, 11:09 PM IST

What happened in Maharashtra is not shocking. Ajit Pawar had done this experiment in 2019 itself.. He again went to the shelter of BJP. The new alliance has been named Mahayuti. Although it was already being estimated. But the discussion that is going on from Mumbai to Nagpur is shocking.

Aaj Ki Baat |What's the inside story of Eknath Shinde becoming CM, Maharashtra's eyes on Uddhav

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 30, 2022, 11:28 PM IST

Maharastra New CM Eknath Shinde | Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma: Eknath Shinde oath ceremony news update: Today Devendra Fadnavis supported Eknath Shinde and announced to make him the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. However, as soon as Fadnavis spoke about being in an allied role, just an hour after that, BJP's national president JP Nadda appealed to the central leadership to become the Deputy CM, to which he agreed.

Aaj Ki Baat Super Exclusive: Uddhav Thackeray resigns, how will BJP form new government with Shinde?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 30, 2022, 12:45 PM IST

Aaj Ki Baat Super Exclusive: Amid numerous speculations and an impending floor test, Uddhav Thackeray who was the Chief Minister of Mahashtra for the last two and a half years tendered his resignation to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. All eyes are now set on how BJP will form the new government with the support of Eknath Shinde.

EXCLUSIVE: Devendra Fadnavis speaks on Utpal Parrikar, Goa Election and Uddhav Thackeray

News | Jan 28, 2022, 08:39 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar's son Utpal Parrikar on Thursday filed nomination for Goa Elections, however he will contesting the election independently. Devendra Fadnavis talked about the same with India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Hyderabad man arrested for abusive comment against Virat Kohli's daughter

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 12, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

Why Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta threatened to send defamation notice to Nawab Malik? Magisterial probe ordered, 5 policemen suspended after death of Altaf in UP’s Kasganj police statio. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Muqabla: Fadnavis hits back at Malik with the alleged underworld connection

News | Nov 09, 2021, 09:19 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party Minister Nawab Malik and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis have been training guns at each other from last few days.

Fadnavis hits back at Malik: 'He has connections with underworld people'

News | Nov 09, 2021, 04:59 PM IST

Today Fadnavis alleged that state minister Nawab Malik and his family members entered into land deals with people associated with the underworld. Fadnavis also claimed he did not have this information earlier (when he was the state's chief minister). The BJP leader said had he found this previously, he would have exposed NCP leader Malik earlier.

Muqabla | NCP vs BJP: Revenge politics underway in Maharashtra?

News | Nov 02, 2021, 06:27 PM IST

Yesterday NCP leader Nawab Malik had talked about the connection of a drug peddler with former Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Even today Nawab Malik put some allegations on NCB officer Sameer Wankhede. Has the Mumbai drugs case now become revenge politics in Maharashtra? Watch Muqabla with Ajay Kumar.

What evidence is Devendra Fadnavis planning to produce against Nawab Malik after Diwali?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 01, 2021, 09:51 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis claimed that NCP leader Nawab Malik has connections with the Underworld. Responding to Nawab Malik's charges that 'drug business' flourished during BJP-Shiv Sena tenure in Maharashtra, Fadnavis said that he will produce evidence establishing Malik's connection with the underworld.

Kurukshetra: Is Nawab Malik vs Fadnavis new chapter in drugs case?

Kurukshetra | Nov 01, 2021, 07:44 PM IST

A huge political twist has come in the Mumbai drugs case with the entry of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. When Nawab Malik alleged that Fadnavis had links with drug peddler Jaideep, Devendra Fadnavis accused Nawab Malik of being related to the underworld. Watch Kurukshetra with Saurav Sharma.

Special News: Nawab Malik has connections with the Underworld, says Devendra Fadnavis

News | Nov 01, 2021, 05:00 PM IST

BJP leader and former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday claimed that NCP leader Nawab Malik has connections with the Underworld. Responding to Nawab Malik's charges that 'drug business' flourished during BJP-Shiv Sena tenure in Maharashtra, Fadnavis said that he will produce evidence establishing Malik's connection with the underworld.

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