Devendra Fadnavis Prays at Siddhivinayak Temple
Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai today. He sought blessings for his third term as Chief Minister.
Elaborate Security Arrangements in Mumbai
Over 4,000 police personnel are ensuring security at the swearing-in ceremony. Key officials, including the Commissioner of Police, are supervising law and order. Traffic regulation teams include an Additional Commissioner and three Deputy Commissioners, alongside 250 enforcers.
Azad Maidan to Host Swearing-In Ceremony
The event will take place at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, at 5:30 PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and BJP-led NDA state CMs are expected to attend. Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu will also be present.
Fadnavis Elected BJP Legislature Party Leader
Devendra Fadnavis was unanimously chosen as the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader on December 4. This decision paves the way for his third term as CM.
Mixed Reactions from Opposition Leaders
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi extended best wishes to the CM-designate but criticized the delay in deciding the CM face. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari lauded this transition, calling it a step towards PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
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