Fri Dec 06 08:56:48 UTC 2024: ## Fadnavis Returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Vowing Continued Development

**Mumbai, December 6, 2024** – Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a second time, marking a significant return for the BJP leader after a period as Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition. This article highlights his past achievements and outlines his vision for the state’s future.

Fadnavis’s first term (2014-2019) saw significant infrastructure development, including the launch of the ambitious Jalyukta Shivar water conservation program, the expansion of Mumbai’s metro network, the commencement of the Navi Mumbai international airport project, and the groundbreaking 712km Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway. His administration also focused on improving law enforcement through increased CCTV surveillance and police station digitization. He also enacted the Right to Services bill, bringing numerous services online.

During his time as Leader of the Opposition (2019-2022), Fadnavis actively monitored the state government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting every district in Maharashtra. He also played a key role in exposing alleged corruption within the previous administration. His subsequent role as Deputy Chief Minister (2022-2024) saw him navigate a tri-party coalition government, overseeing the completion of several stalled projects and the launch of social welfare schemes worth ₹96,000 crore.

Fadnavis’s renewed tenure as Chief Minister is marked by his ambition to transform Maharashtra into a $1 trillion economy. He is expected to build upon his previous successes, leveraging his experience and political acumen to address the state’s challenges and drive further economic growth and development. The article concludes with a positive outlook on Maharashtra’s future under Fadnavis’s leadership.

**(Note: The original article is written from a perspective favorable to Fadnavis, and this summary reflects that bias. A truly neutral news article would include counterpoints and critical assessments.)**

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