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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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