Maha CM oath ceremony highlights: Devendra Fadnavis becomes Maharashtra Chief Minister for 3rd time

Devendra Fadnavis oath taking ceremony live: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde had indicated that he was reluctant to join the new government as deputy CM. Catch all the latest live updates here

3:12 PM

Leaders will sit together and discuss cabinet formation after swearing-in: Bhujbal

"The cabinet formation modalities will be discussed by the three leaders and the ministry will be formed in a week's time," said Bhujbal, who served as a minister in the outgoing government," NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said.

2:42 PM

Over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure security for the swearing-in ceremony

The Law and Order Maintenance will be overseen by the Commissioner of Police, Brihanmumbai, with guidance from the Special Commissioner of Police. 

2:26 PM

Mahayuti ministers to take oath in one week: Bhujbal

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Thursday said ministers from the Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra will take oath in a week's time. Talking to reporters here, Bhujbal also said that NCP head Ajit Pawar, who will take oath as deputy chief minister for the sixth time on Thursday evening, has a good grasp over the finance department.

2:07 PM

Devendra Fadnavis oath taking ceremony LIVE: Amit Shah likely to meet Eknath Shinde to discuss portfolios

Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony later this evening, Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to meet Ekanth Shinde and discuss the distribution of portfolios, according to media reports.

2:00 PM

Have made it clear to Shinde that he must become Dy CM: Sena leader

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said that no MLA from the Shiv Sena has the intention to become deputy CM and the post should be occupied only by Eknath Shinde. "We have made it very clear to Shinde that he must become deputy chief minister in the new government," Samant said.

 

1:35 PM

If Shinde doesn't accept deputy CM post, no Sena MLA will accept any role in new govt, says Uday Samant

On Dec 5, Eknath Shinde agreed to join the new Mahayuti government and is likely to be appointed one of the two deputy chief ministers (DCMs) to be sworn in today. This development took place after several days of drama and deliberation over the much coveted CM's post.

1:22 PM

Hope that the people of Maharashtra do not suffer, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi

“I wish the Chief Minister of Maharashtra all the best. I hope he lives up to all the commitments that he has made to the people of Maharashtra. It took the government over 10 days, to decide the CM face…Considering there are so many differences among the three, I hope that the people of Maharashtra do not suffer…BJP’s strategy has been to backstab its political allies whether it’s Shiromani Akali Dal, Shiv Sena…They (BJP) use and throw as per their convenience," Priyanka Chaturvedi told news agency ANI.

12:53 PM

Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony LIVE update: Devendra Fadnavis offers prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, the BJP leader offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple.

12:42 PM

Looking forward to my younger brother Devendra Fadnavis becoming CM, says Piyush Goyal

"I am happy that Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be joining the govt as Deputy CMs. The Mahayuti will once again continue to provide good governance, progress, speed of development and meet the aspirations of people of Maharashtra who have given us such a big victory," Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said today.

12:03 PM

Odisha CM Majhi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Fadnavis in Mumbai

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, left Bhubaneswar around 10.20 am. "Majhi will return tomorrow," a release by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

11:18 AM

Fadnavis' name on oath ceremony invitation card springs surprise

In an unusual twist, the formal invitation issued by Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik lists Fadnavis's name as "Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis," incorporating his mother's name for the first time. While it is customary in Maharashtra to use one's father’s name as the middle name, this marks a departure from tradition for Fadnavis, who had used "Devendra Gangadhar Fadnavis" in his 2024 election affidavit.

10:56 AM

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to attend Fadnavis' swearing in ceremony

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Mumbai at 1.45 pm from Vijayawada airport. After attending the event, he will leave for Visakhapatnam at 7.30 pm.

 

10:44 AM

Devendra Fadnavis' return shows the victory of development: BJP

"It is a proud day in Maharashtra today. Devendra Fadnavis will take oath and 2 deputy CMs will also be taking oath. This shows the victory of development," a BJP spokesperson said today.

10:12 AM

Devendra Fadnavis set to take oath as Maharashtra CM

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to take the oath of office as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the third time, following the party's landslide victory in the Assembly polls. The saffron party confirmed Fadnavis as the chosen candidate for the top post.