Wed Dec 04 21:22:33 UTC 2024: ## Fadnavis Sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Pawar Deputy CM

**Mumbai, India –** Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation following the Mahayuti alliance’s election victory. Ajit Pawar will serve as his Deputy Chief Minister. Eknath Shinde, the current caretaker CM, is also expected to join the government, though confirmation is pending. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Azad Maidan, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP coalition initially faced negotiation hurdles, but ultimately presented a united front to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan. Fadnavis emphasized the collaborative nature of the new government, stating that all three leaders would work together in the best interests of Maharashtra. He specifically thanked Shinde for his support.

Shinde, while initially hesitant, publicly pledged his support for Fadnavis, emphasizing the cordial nature of the government formation. He attributed a brief absence from negotiations to a minor illness.

Fadnavis’s appointment followed the BJP core committee’s approval and a unanimous vote by the BJP legislature party. He credited Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah for the BJP’s success in the recent elections, highlighting the challenges faced under the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government. He vowed a government dedicated to the welfare of all citizens.

**(Note: The unrelated incident about the man detained for threatening Salman Khan has been omitted from this news summary as it is not pertinent to the main story.)**

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