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Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for third time; Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar sworn in as deputies


Published on 2024-12-06 00:30:49 - MSN
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  • Days after the Mahayuti alliance swept the Assembly elections in the state, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday along with two deputy chief ministers,
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on July 2, 2023, in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Alongside him, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. This political development came after a significant shift in alliances, with Ajit Pawar joining the Shiv Sena-BJP coalition, leading to the formation of a new government. The event was marked by the presence of key political figures, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended the swearing-in ceremony. This reshuffling in the state's leadership has stirred considerable political activity and discussions regarding the future governance and political alignments in Maharashtra.

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