Amid ongoing speculation about Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister, BJP state chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the new government’s oath-taking ceremony would be held on December 5.
He informed the public through X that the ceremony would take place at 5 pm at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. He also revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be present at the event.
Bawankule mentioned that the oath-taking ceremony of the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra would occur on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 5 pm at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra New CM Oath Ceremony
The swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra’s new chief minister is scheduled for December 5, 2024, at 5 PM. The event will take place at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, as confirmed by Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The ceremony will be a significant occasion, with the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, expected to attend as a special guest.
This announcement comes at a time when there is still uncertainty about who will be chosen as the new chief minister. The suspense continues as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance recently won a huge victory in the state assembly elections, securing a majority. People are eagerly waiting to see who will take the oath of office to lead the state.
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Government Formation in Maharashtra
On Thursday, caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda to discuss the formation of the new government in Maharashtra.
Due to Shinde’s visit to his hometown in Satara district, a key meeting of the Mahayuti alliance was postponed and rescheduled for Sunday.
In the recent state assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 132 seats, followed by its allies Shiv Sena with 57 seats and NCP with 41 seats.
On Saturday, Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat shared with ANI that Shinde is expected to make an important decision by Sunday. He said, “Whenever Eknath Shinde feels the need for some time to reflect, he heads to his village. By tomorrow evening, he will make a significant political decision. Everything will be clear by Monday evening, and the oath-taking ceremony should happen before December 5, as we are preparing for it.”
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is considered a top contender for the chief minister’s post, reassured that there have been no differences within the Mahayuti alliance. “Our decisions have always been made collectively,” he said.
Fadnavis further clarified, “Before the elections, we agreed that the decision about the Chief Minister’s position would be taken collectively after the results. Some doubts had been raised, but Eknath Shinde ji has cleared those today. We will meet with our leaders soon and finalize the decision.”
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Maharashtra New CM Oath Ceremony FAQs
Q.1. When is the Maharashtra CM oath-taking ceremony?
Ans. The ceremony is scheduled for December 5, 2024, at 5 PM at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Q.2. Who will attend the Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony?
Ans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event.
Q.3. Who are the key leaders involved in Maharashtra’s government formation?
Ans. Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar are leading discussions for the new government.
Q.4. Why is there uncertainty about Maharashtra’s new chief minister?
Ans. Despite the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s win, discussions are still ongoing about who will be appointed as the new chief minister.
Q.5. When will the decision about Maharashtra’s new CM be finalized?
Ans. The decision is expected to be made soon, with a final announcement expected by Monday.
