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Sena's Uddhav coming is a big step. We urged him to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Our talks are on and are in the right direction: CM Fadnavis
All these years, when I took a presser, I didn't have any sense of nervousness. Today I do: CM Fadnavis
Will take presentations from each department so that I know where each department stands. There are mistakes in governance but I assure you if we make mistakes, it will not have any malafide intentions: CM Fadnavis
Common man suffers because there is a lack of transparency and efficiency. People have to keep visiting govt offices for information. Will bring in a transparent system of governance: CM Fadnavis
There are lots of expectations from us. We understand our responsibility: CM Fadnavis as he spells out agenda of the state government.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to address media at the Secretariat
Cameras go flashing at the Secretariat as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis enters
It is a very positive step and heartening step by Uddhav Thackeray ji: Rajiv Pratap Rudy pic.twitter.com/TYCE2xJnme
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014 Guests at the MLA enclosure in Wankhede Stadium take selfies
Uddhav Thackeray Accepted Today's Invite, Waits for Another
Uddhav Thackeray, the top leader of the Shiv Sena, was a little late to the BJP's blockbuster inaugural ceremony in Maharashtra today. That meant he missed Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP taking oath as the new Chief Minister. But his presence signaled the possible denouement of the melodrama that his party and the BJP have inhabited since September, when they ended a 25-year alliance.
Uddhav Thackeray, the top leader of the Shiv Sena, was a little late to the BJP's blockbuster inaugural ceremony in Maharashtra today. That meant he missed Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP taking oath as the new Chief Minister. But his presence signaled the possible denouement of the melodrama that his party and the BJP have inhabited since September, when they ended a 25-year alliance.
Huge Applause as Pankaja Munde Takes Oath as Maharashtra Minister
When Pankaja Munde walked up for her oath ceremony today, a huge applause and cheers erupted at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
When Pankaja Munde walked up for her oath ceremony today, a huge applause and cheers erupted at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Devendra Fadnavis' aunt, Shobha, a former BJP legislator herself, says she is proud of him and that he is aware of the challenges ahead
Maharashtra's new chief minister Devendra Fadnavis greets the crowd after taking oath at the Wankhede stadium
Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi leaves from Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/kvf82WnaJm
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014 Uddhav Thackeray Arrived Late, Seated Near PM Modi: 10 Developments
It's show-time for the BJP, which is forming its first government in Maharashtra with an epic inauguration ceremony at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
It's show-time for the BJP, which is forming its first government in Maharashtra with an epic inauguration ceremony at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with PM Narendra Modi at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai: Actors Poonam Dhillon & Mugdha Godse at Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/YYxwoSIFRV
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014Mumbai: BJP President Amit Shah & Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/UIUdOJLTSX
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014 Pankaja Munde sworn-in as cabinet minister
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray attends the swearing-in ceremony at Wankhede Stadium
Devendra Fadnavis Takes Oath at BJP's Friday Blockbuster
Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the BJP's first Maharshtra chief minister, the state's 27th. A small group of ministers are now being sworn in at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, which is filled to capacity.
Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the BJP's first Maharshtra chief minister, the state's 27th. A small group of ministers are now being sworn in at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, which is filled to capacity.
PM Modi claps as Devendra Fadnavis takes over as Maharashtra chief minister
Maharashtra's new chief minister Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath
Mumbai: Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray at Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/TdWvjJqKjI
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014 Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra chief minister
PM Narendra Modi arrives for the swearing-in ceremony
NCP leader Praful Patel attends the event
Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta seen before the swearing-in ceremony at Wankhede
The Sachin Tendulkar stand at Wankhede Stadium is packed
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will be accompanied to Wankhede stadium by son Aditya: reports
A crowded stadium minutes before the swearing-in ceremony
Top filmstars, industrialists among celebrities at Wankhede for BJP's big swearing-in ceremony
Devendra Fadnavis will take oath along with 9 ministers, reports @PTI_News. Pankaja Munde included, say sources.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) October 31, 2014Mumbai: BJP Leaders Shahnawaz Hussain & Om Mathur at Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/trqSYo1VTK
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014 See You There, Says Uddhav Thackeray to BJP Chief
A timely phone call has persuaded Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to attend this evening's big bang ceremony where Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the head of the new Maharashtra government.
A timely phone call has persuaded Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to attend this evening's big bang ceremony where Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the head of the new Maharashtra government.
NEWS ALERT - Uddhav Thackeray to attend swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis after call from BJP President Amit Shah, says Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut: Press Trust of India
BJP president Amit Shah has reached the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony there in a couple of hours from now.
NEWS ALERT : Amit Shah calls Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, invites him to the swearing-in ceremony at Wankhede, say sources
The main stage in the stadium where Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra's 27th chief minister today
Inside the Wankhede Stadium ahead of today's swearing-in ceremony
Animated pictures of the stage made by art director Nitin Desai at the Wankhede stadium
Shiv Sena Won't Attend Maharashtra Swearing-In, but Defends the Lavish EventDevendra Fadnavis, 44, donned sports gear on Friday morning to participate in the Run for Unity in Mumbai to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This evening he will star in a mega ceremony at the famous Wankhade stadium.
The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai has been sanitised for the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister of Maharashtra. According to sources, around 30,000 invitees are expected to attend the grand affair.
The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, along with the dog squad, has been carrying out regular checks at Wankhede stadium.
Regrets, Only. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray To Skip Swearing-In, Say Sources.
When the BJP's first government in Maharashtra is sworn in tomorrow, former ally Shiv Sena will be confined to the role of spectator. This evening, sources said Mr Thackeray will skip tomorrow's inaugural; some of his colleagues reportedly feel that their exclusion from the first cut of the government is a public insult.
NDTV's Ketki Angre reports the BJP will hoist at least 25 such lotuses on boats in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai's iconic Marine Drive
NEWS ALERT: Uddhav Thackeray to reportedly skip Maharashtra swearing-in tomorrow; BJP said his party's leaders will not be included in cabinet for now.
For Maharashtra Swearing-In, Shiv Sena Will be Spectator, Not More
"No Shiv Sena leader will be inducted," said BJP General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy today, according to the Press Trust of India.
(in pics: cardboard cutouts of lotuses that'll be placed in the Arabian Sea tomorrow and be visible from Marine Drive)
Because the swearing-in is a government event, the BJP's symbol, the lotus, cannot be given special focus within the stadium. So the party has planned to place at least 20 gigantic lotuses in the Arabian Sea that will be visible from the city's famous Marine Drive.
Here's a picture of one that was used for a media demonstration today.
Here's a picture of one that was used for a media demonstration today.
Devendra Fadnavis Could do a Victory Lap at Friday's Big BJP Show
Friday is show-time for the BJP, which will form its first government in Maharashtra with what's being billed as an epic inauguration ceremony at Mumbai's Wankhade Stadium.
(in pic: A replica of the Ajanta-Ellora caves being created at the Wankhede Stadium)
NEWS ALERT: No Shiv Sena leader to be inducted in Maharashtra government tomorrow, says BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate and Leader of BJP's Legislature Party Devendra Fadnavis meets Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, at his Delhi residence
At Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, preps on in full-swing for BJP swearing-in. Seen here a replica of the Ajanta caves pic.twitter.com/Bs8ePkfA7s
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 30, 2014Cricket Legends Make Way for BJP Leaders at Wankhede Gates
It won't just be a new government taking oath at the Wankhede stadium on Friday. Even the stadium's entrance gates shall bear a new name.
Devendra Fadnavis, proponent of cool during political heat, may have to reach deep into his reserves of calm. Am in the race too, says a new challenger. (Read More)
Who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister? We will find out soon; a meeting of the state's BJP law-makers is going on to elect their new leader.
Legislators, mediapersons outside the BJP office in Mumbai
Today, the BJP's 121 legislators will meet to elect the legislature party leader, who will also be the chief minister. Save any last-minute hitch, that man will be Devendra Fadnavis, who has shot into national prominence as the party's young Maharashtra face in the last one month. Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will act as observer at the 4 pm meeting in Mumbai.
Devendra Fadnavis Set to be Maharashtra Chief Minister, BJP Seal on Decision TodayDevendra Fadnavis, the BJP's 44-year-old state chief is expected to be chosen as Maharashtra's next chief minister at a meeting of the party's newly-elected legislators today.
