Devendra Fadnavis Sworn In as Maharashtra Chief Minister for Third Term

The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition secures a historic majority, with Fadnavis returning to the top post alongside two deputy chief ministers.

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the third time after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's decisive victory in the 2024 Assembly elections.
The Mahayuti coalition, comprising BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, won 230 of 288 seats, marking a record-breaking mandate.
Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief ministers, with key cabinet portfolios still under negotiation among the coalition partners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony held at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan, which hosted such an event for the first time.
The coalition emphasized a development-focused agenda, with plans to address economic growth, infrastructure projects, and job creation in the state.