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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Defends Cross-Party Birthday Tributes, Urges Relief Fund Contributions

The exchange of praise has been framed as cultural goodwill following a commemorative volume of testimonials from rival leaders.

In his article, Sharad Pawar lauded Devendra Fadnavis's energy and commitment to public service.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli. Credit: X/@CMOMaharashtra
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Overview

  • Fadnavis said it is inappropriate to politicize birthday greetings, stressing that ideological opponents are not enemies in remarks made during a visit to the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur.
  • The coffee table book “Maharashtra Nayak,” released at Raj Bhavan on his 55th birthday, includes laudatory messages from Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray highlighting his work ethic and leadership record.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar publicly lauded Fadnavis’s contributions to Maharashtra’s progress and governance in social media posts.
  • Fadnavis appealed to well-wishers to forego banners and posters on his birthday and instead contribute to the CM Relief Fund to support public welfare initiatives.
  • State minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule described the cross-party tributes as part of Maharashtra’s cultural tradition of honoring individual achievements on personal milestones.