BJP Legislature Party leader Devendra Fadnavis while delivering his maiden speech after his election on Wednesday said the Mahayuti government's priority will be to expedite Maharashtra's development by focusing on all sections of the society.
The election mandate has proved that 'Ek Hai to Safe Hai and Modi Hai to Mumkin Hai'. I salute the people of Maharashtra for giving such a mega mandate. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Dy CM Ajit Pawar and leaders from allies,'' he added.
With this election, Fadnavis has scored a hat-trick of sorts of becoming the chief minister for the third time. He will take an oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. Fadnavis had governed the state as CM from 2014-2019 and for 72 hours, he was made CM for the second time in 2019.
Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, and NCP President Ajit Pawar will meet Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan to formally stake claim for government formation.
"BJP and Mahayuti have got a big mandate and it has increased responsibility on us.". The people of Maharashtra, along with the precious sisters and brothers, farmers and youths other than OBCs, tribals, and other downtrodden, supported us and the mandate should be respected, said Fadnavis. It is our first and foremost objective to carry the ongoing schemes forward and to meet promises given in the Sankalp Patra. Our effort will be taking Maharashtra at the topmost position in all sectors, added Fadnavis.
He appealed to the party legislators to be prepared for sacrifices, especially as it was the alliance government. "We have to fulfill the expectations of the people keeping in mind the larger goal of increasing the pace of the state's development and while doing so we take the Mahayuti partners on board. We will work with unity and show our power," he said.
An activist was made to the top post thrice by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP flourished under his leadership. It is because of this that the common worker got different positions and an opportunity to work. So I thank PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and party President J.P. Nadda," said Fadnavis. He told the legislators that the BJP received a mandate in 2019 but it was snatched away.
"The MahaYuti government is taking over in a year when 75 years of Constitution are being completed. PM Narendra Modi has always said that the country's Constitution is more important to me than any scripture. This Constitution gave every Indian the right to live and grow up. It worked to establish India as a great nation," said Fadnavis.
"I am thankful to everyone that they chose me as the leader of the legislature party. This election was historical," he said.
Former Chief Minister and BJP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Chavan asserted that under Fadnavis' leadership, Maharashtra would have a stable government.
BJP leader Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said the Devendra era has begun amidst landslide victory. "Devendra Fadnavis is a committed leader and Maharashtra's prospect is bright," he noted.
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