05.12.2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several CMs attend Swearing-in ceremony held at Azad Maidan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several CMs attend Swearing-in ceremony held at Azad Maidan
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Minister Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis at a Swearing in Ceremony held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday (5 Dec). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of several States and Union Ministers were among those present.
After giving oath to the Chief Minister, the Governor administered the oath of office and secrecy to Eknath Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde and Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers of the State.
The swearing-in ceremony started with the rendition of the national anthem and the state song. Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik called the nominated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the nominated Deputy Chief Ministers to take oath with the approval of the Governor. The swearing-in ceremony concluded with the rendition of the national anthem.
The Governor presented bouquets to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar soon after giving them the oath. The Prime Minister congratulated the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers.
Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (UP), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Chandrababu Naidu (AP), Union Ministers, invited dignitaries from various walks of life and senior government officials were among those present.