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Who is Devendra Fadnavis?

Devendra Fadnavis

About Devendra Fadnavis

Who is Devendra Fadnavis?

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is an Indian politician who serves as the ninth Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra since June 30, 2022. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RRS). He represents the Nagpur South West constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly since 2009.
 
He was the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from October 31, 2014 to November 12, 2019. He is the only politician to serve both as the CM and the Deputy CM of Maharashtra. After Sharad Pawar, he is also the second-youngest CM in Maharashtra's history.

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12 of 48 departments score 100% in Maharashtra govt's 100-day report card

As many as 18 other departments have achieved more than 80 per cent of their targets in the 100-day period, Fadnavis said on X

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Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Bullet train to be operational by 2028: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

State plans new airports in Vadhvan, Pune, Shirdi, and Nagpur; $50 bn fresh investment expected in infra

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 9:38 PM IST

Govt has taken note of hospitals seeking deposit before treatment: Fadnavis

The special inspection team will be formed in coordination with the Charity Commissioner, Health Department and Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell, a statement from CMO said

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

6 tourists from Maharashtra killed in Pahalgam attack: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, said he has deputed ministers to oversee the arrangements for bringing back the mortal remains of the tourists from the state

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Cong accuses Mahayuti of spending ₹150 cr on cabinet meet; govt cites error

The BJP-led government, however, clarified it had given an advertisement for a tender of works worth Rs 1.5 crore for the proposed cabinet meeting, but the amount was published "incorrectly"

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Panel urges CM to revoke Hindi move, Fadnavis says primacy to Marathi

Fadnavis on dismissed concerns over the "imposition" of the Hindi language in the state, asserting Marathi will continue to be compulsory.

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Primacy to Marathi, no imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed concerns over the "imposition" of the Hindi language in the state on Sunday, asserting that Marathi will continue to be compulsory.

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

Raj, Uddhav Thackeray hint at reunion, make common cause in language row

Raj Thackeray hinted at a possible reconciliation with cousin Uddhav amid growing concerns over Marathi identity and opposition to the state's Hindi language policy, setting the stage for major shift

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 6:48 PM IST

Govt committed to making Marathwada drought-free, says CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis said at least 53 TMC water flowing into the sea will be brought to the Godavari River Basin

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

Marathi compulsory in Maha, learning other languages a choice: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis, expressing surprise at the opposition to Hindi and the growing preference for English, warned that any challenge to Marathi will not be tolerated

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 12:12 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate India Steel 2025 event in Mumbai on April 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the flagship event of steel industry on April 24, the ministry said

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 11:01 PM IST

Maha, Russian firm sign MoU to build thorium-based small modular reactor

This is perhaps the first time a state government will be venturing into the arena of nuclear energy which has otherwise been exclusively under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy.

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 9:33 PM IST

Mumbai to host WAVES from May 1 to 4, to become permanent venue: Fadnavis

The chief minister said Mumbai will be the permanent venue for the yearly summit, which will boost the creative economy

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

NIA will decide where Rana will be taken for probe, says CM Fadnavis

He was responding to the question whether Rana, extradited from the US, will be brought to Mumbai

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Special law needed as Maoist groups active in urban areas, says Fadnavis

The proposed law does not interfere with the personal freedom of citizens but is directed solely at organisations engaged in anti-national activities, he said

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 8:52 AM IST

Focus on investment, drought-free projects for Maharashtra growth: Fadnavis

To meet the workforce demands of industries, a dedicated Skill University is functional, ensuring there was no shortage of trained manpower in the state, Fadnavis emphasised.

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 6:36 PM IST

Modi will continue to be prime minister even beyond 2029, says Fadnavis

adnavis' assertion comes in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's claim last month that Modi had visited RSS headquarters in Nagpur to convey the message that he is retiring

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

MMRDA allocates plot to NSE in Mumbai's BKC for lease premium of Rs 757 cr

The allocated Plot C-82 in G Block, BKC, has a total area of 5,500 square metres and a built-up area of 22,000 square metres, with a permissible floor space index (FSI) of 4.00

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Fadnavis slams Pune hospital for denying admission to woman, orders probe

The controversy escalated on Friday with local political activists staging a protest outside the hospital and the hospital claiming that the woman's relatives were making misleading allegations

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 9:22 AM IST

Highlights: President Dissanayake confers Mitra Vibushana, Sri Lanka's highest award, on PM Modi

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 10:58 PM IST