Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers.
Summary
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. It is Fadnavis's third time as Chief Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the three leaders and assured all possible support from the Centre.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 5 Dec 2024, Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis (third time)
- Deputy CMs
- Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar
- Oath administered by
- Governor C P Radhakrishnan
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Where was Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Azad Maidan, Mumbai
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Who administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — C P Radhakrishnan
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis at Azad Maidan.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra swearing-in of 5 December 2024: 1. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. 2. It was Devendra Fadnavis's second time as Chief Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (5 Dec 2024): PM congratulated Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, so statement 1 is correct. The Hindu and Indian Express say Fadnavis became Chief Minister for the third time, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
With the oath on 5 December 2024, Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the:
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Correct answer: C — Third time
The Hindu and Indian Express (5 Dec 2024): Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time.