Archive · 17 Aug 2026
Fadnavis dismisses national politics buzz, vows to serve Maharashtra
There is a leader in India named Devendra Fadnavis.
He is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a big state in India.
Some people were guessing that he might move to Delhi to work in national politics.
Fadnavis said that is not true and he will keep working for Maharashtra.
He went to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
They talked about building roads, railways, metro lines, and other projects for Maharashtra.
He also met other ministers to ask for help with money and approvals for projects.
He said many people enjoy talking about him, and that is okay.
He told everyone that he is staying in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about shifting to national politics, saying he will remain in Maharashtra.
He was in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss the state's development projects.
Fadnavis said the people of Maharashtra and the central leadership entrusted him with the state's responsibility, which he will continue to fulfil.
He said he has not yet seen the BJP's new national team but would be happy if someone from Maharashtra is in it.
He also met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to seek financial assistance via JICA for the Sea-Link project and Bhupender Yadav on pending environment and forest clearances.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
- What
- Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics and said he will continue serving Maharashtra, while meeting central leaders to discuss state development projects
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi, India's national capital; Fadnavis said he remains based in Mumbai
- Why
- He said the people of Maharashtra and the central leadership entrusted him with the state's responsibility, and he was in Delhi to pursue development projects and pending approvals
- Person
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Role
- Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Political party
- BJP
- Met with
- PM Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
- Location
- New Delhi; based in Mumbai
- Purpose of visit
- Discuss highways, railways, metro lines, river-linking projects and pending approvals
- Stance
- Will continue to serve Maharashtra; not moving to Delhi
- Date
- Monday
