Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Uncle Fadnavis Predicts CM Will Be PM
Balasaheb Fadnavis, the uncle of Maharashtra's chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, said he thinks his nephew will one day become the Prime Minister of India.
He made the comment at a book launch in Pune.
People are talking about whether Devendra will leave state politics for the national stage.
Some say the Prime Minister wants him as Education Minister.
Devendra has laughed off the idea, saying he is only in Maharashtra.
He did visit Delhi briefly on the day the Education Minister resigned, which made people think more about a national role.
The uncle also praised Devendra’s early achievements, like being a young mayor.
The comments have sparked a lot of discussion about the future of Indian politics.
Balasaheb Fadnavis said he firmly believes his nephew will become India’s Prime Minister.
The statement was made at the launch of the book 'Devabhau' in Pune.
Speculation about Devendra Fadnavis moving to national politics has risen after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Fadnavis has dismissed national‑politics talk with humor, saying he is only in Maharashtra.
He briefly visited Delhi on July 25, the day Pradhan resigned, fueling speculation.
- Who
- Balasaheb Fadnavis, uncle of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Declared that his nephew will become India's Prime Minister someday
- When
- August 2, 2023
- Where
- Pune, at the launch of the book 'Devabhau'
- Why
- Amid growing speculation about Devendra Fadnavis moving to national politics
- Speaker
- Balasaheb Fadnavis
- Event
- Book launch of 'Devabhau'
- Speculation
- Fadnavis may become Prime Minister
- Date
- August 2, 2023
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
