Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister for the third time on Thursday at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. He dismissed opposition claims of delay in forming the government, stating coalition talks take time. Fadnavis highlighted that similar delays occurred in 2004 and 2009. The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP won 235 of 288 seats in the recent elections. Fadnavis assured the public of a stable government and promised to fulfil manifesto commitments. The Cabinet will hold a special session on 7 and 8 December to elect the Assembly Speaker and discuss key plans for the state.

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's chief minister for the third time at a grand ceremony in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Yogi Adityanath.   Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt, along with industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, also graced the occasion. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oaths as deputy chief ministers. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured 230 out of 288 seats in the recent elections, ensuring a strong mandate for governance.

Eknath Shinde was sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister in Mumbai today. This came after days of talks over power-sharing within the Mahayuti alliance. Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister, with Ajit Pawar as the second deputy CM. Shinde is set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the allocation of the home portfolio, a key demand from the Shiv Sena. The BJP-led alliance secured 235 of 288 seats in last month’s assembly elections, with the BJP as the largest party. Shinde has assured full support to Fadnavis’s leadership.

Protests over the Adani bribery case intensified in the Parliament complex as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of shielding Gautam Adani. Opposition MPs wore jackets reading "Modi-Adani Ek Hai" and demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe. However, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party MPs skipped the protest, citing focus on issues like price rise and unemployment. Trinamool MP Kirti Azad emphasized unity on Parliament strategy despite differing priorities. US prosecutors have accused Adani of bribing Indian officials for solar power contracts. The Adani Group has rejected the allegations as "baseless."

Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister today at 5 pm in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, marking his third term. The ceremony, attended by PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries, follows the Mahayuti alliance’s massive victory in the November Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. Fadnavis, 54, served as CM from 2014-2019 and briefly in 2019. Two Deputy Chief Ministers, including Ajit Pawar from NCP, will also take oath. Security is tight, with over 4,000 personnel deployed. Grand arrangements have been made for 42,000 attendees, including VVIPs and BJP supporters.

During a press conference in Maharashtra, a lighthearted exchange between Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar sparked laughter. The leaders had gathered with BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis after staking their claim to form the state government. When asked if Shinde and Pawar would take oaths as deputy chief ministers, Shinde said, “Let’s wait till evening.” Pawar humorously added, “He’ll find out by evening; I’m taking the oath.” Shinde quipped back, “Dada has experience taking oaths both in the morning and evening.” The witty remarks lightened the mood as the leaders prepared for the oath ceremony.

Devendra Fadnavis has been chosen as Maharashtra’s chief minister by the BJP. Flanked by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the government. The oath-taking ceremony will be held tomorrow at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, at 5:30 PM. Union Minister Vijay Rupani announced that two deputy chief ministers would also take the oath. Ajit Pawar is likely to be one of them. The BJP-led alliance, Mahayuti, secured a big win with 235 seats. Fadnavis called the victory “historic” and thanked voters for their support. Cabinet discussions will follow soon.

Devendra Fadnavis has been finalized as Maharashtra’s next chief minister, following a meeting of the BJP core committee. Sources confirmed the decision, stating that Fadnavis will be sworn in on December 5. The BJP secured 132 seats in the state elections, joining forces with Shiv Sena and NCP to form the Mahayuti alliance with a majority of 230 seats. Fadnavis met with caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, who has agreed not to block the formation of the new government. The BJP legislature party meeting, overseen by central observers Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani, finalized Fadnavis's appointment.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, speaking in Parliament, condemned the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, calling it a "well-planned conspiracy." He criticized the BJP for promoting a narrative of mosque excavations, claiming it would destroy the country’s communal harmony. Yadav accused local officials of acting in a biased manner, aligning with the BJP. He referred to the police firing that led to the deaths of four people during a survey at a Mughal-era mosque, claiming it was a diversion from other critical issues. Yadav urged the government to respect saints and prevent such incidents.

The suspense over Maharashtra's next chief minister will end on December 4. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is expected to return to the top post. The BJP’s legislature party will meet tomorrow to finalise the leader. Central observers, Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani, will oversee the meeting. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has stepped aside for BJP to lead the government. The Mahayuti alliance, which won 230 out of 288 seats, will likely have two deputy CMs, one each from Shiv Sena and NCP. The new government’s swearing-in is scheduled for December 5. Official confirmation is awaited.