Archive · 17 Aug 2026
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis dismisses Union cabinet shift speculation
Devendra Fadnavis is the leader in charge of a big state in India called Maharashtra.
Some people were guessing that he might get a new job in the national government in Delhi.
That job would be in the Union cabinet, which helps run the whole country.
Mr. Fadnavis said those guesses are not true.
He said people can keep guessing, like floating balloons or flying kites.
He said he is in Maharashtra and will stay there.
He had just met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.
Mr. Fadnavis said the people of Maharashtra and the Prime Minister gave him the job of taking care of Maharashtra.
He said he is doing his job honestly.
So he wants everyone to know he is not leaving.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation that he might join the Union cabinet.
He said he is in Maharashtra and will remain there.
He made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
Fadnavis said the people of Maharashtra and the Prime Minister have given him the responsibility to look after Maharashtra.
He said he is doing his job honestly.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Fadnavis dismissed speculation that he might join the Union cabinet, saying he will remain in Maharashtra
- When
- Monday, after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- He said the people of Maharashtra and the Prime Minister have given him the responsibility to look after Maharashtra
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- State
- Maharashtra
- Speculation
- Joining the Union cabinet
- Meeting
- With PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday
- Fadnavis' stance
- Will remain in Maharashtra
- Key quote
- I am in Maharashtra and will remain there