The swearing-in of the Fadnavis Government will be done this evening in front of Prime Minister Modi. The stage is set for the same.Mumbai’s Azad Maidan has been transformed into a fortified zone for the event. Over 4,000 police personnel, including specialised units like the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), Quick Response Teams (QRT), and bomb disposal squads, have been deployed to ensure the safety of the attendees. 280 personnel from the traffic wing are managing traffic in South Mumbai.
The ceremony is expected to draw an audience of 42,000, with seating arrangements for 2,000 VIPs, including religious leaders and political leaders.
After weeks of intense political discussions, Devendra Fadnavis,Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar officially staked their claim to form the Mahayuti government by presenting their letters of support to Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan.
The swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for 5:30 pm, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of prominent dignitaries,including Chief Ministers from various NDA states.
“I met Eknath Shinde and requested him to join us in this government,as it is the wish of MahaYuti workers. We will fulfil the promises made to the people of Maharashtra,” Mr Fadnavis said.
