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Devendra Fadnavis Returns: Maharashtra's New Chief Minister

Devendra Fadnavis is set to take the oath as Maharashtra's new Chief Minister on December 5, 2024. He was unanimously elected as BJP's Legislative Party Leader and will serve a third term.

Political Transition and Alliance Dynamics

Devendra Fadnavis set to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on December 5, 2024
Unanimously elected as BJP's Legislative Party Leader
Swearing-in ceremony at Mumbai's Azad Maidan
Mahayuti alliance secured landslide victory in recent Assembly elections
BJP emerged as the single largest party with 132 MLAs
Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to serve as Deputy Chief Ministers
Third term for Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister

Ministerial Allocation and Political Negotiations

Complex negotiations within the alliance
"Six-on-one" formula for ministry distribution
BJP expected to retain approximately 22 ministries
Shiv Sena faction likely to receive 10 ministries
NCP faction potentially allocated 7 ministries
Initial disagreements over key ministry allocations
Shiv Sena's demand for Home Ministry
Successful resolution through collaborative discussions

Ceremony and Political Significance

Grand swearing-in ceremony planned
Approximately 2,000 VVIPs and 40,000 fans expected
19 chief ministers and deputy chief ministers anticipated to attend
Central observers include Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani
Formal government formation process
Fadnavis, Shinde, and Pawar to visit Governor CP Radhakrishnan
Emphasis on "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) narrative
Union Finance Minister highlights mandate's importance

Oath Ceremony Details:

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Location: Azad Maidan, Mumbai
Time: Afternoon ceremony
Participants: Senior political leaders, state representatives

Key Political Context:

BJP's strategic political management
Smooth transition of power within alliance
Demonstration of political negotiation skills
Balancing interests of multiple political parties

Political Implications:

Reinforces BJP's political strength in Maharashtra
Continues momentum from recent electoral success
Showcases alliance management capabilities
Signals potential national political strategies

Core Leadership Team:

Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Ministers:
1. Eknath Shinde
2. Ajit Pawar

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