Devendra Fadnavis

Politician

Indian Nagpur, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/07/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra

Latest News about Devendra Fadnavis

26/02/2026

In the 2025-26 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in 24 out of 29 corporations, with BJP as the single largest party in many. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the win as a record-breaking mandate reflecting public trust in the alliance's developmental agenda and honesty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Maharashtra for supporting the NDA's pro-people good governance.

18/01/2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18 to 24, 2026. He aimed to position Maharashtra as India's growth engine and promote the state's 2030 development vision on the global stage. The Marathi community welcomed him enthusiastically with the Maharashtra State Song.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDevendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis
Other NameDevendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Degree: Bachelor of Laws Year: 1992 Institution: Government Law College, Nagpur
  • Degree: Post Graduate in Business Management Year: 1998 Institution: Dahlem School of Education, Germany
  • Degree: Diploma in Methods and Techniques of Project Management Year: 1998 Institution: Dahlem School of Education, Germany

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Address276, near Trikoni Park, Dharampeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Hobbies
  • Playing Cricket
  • Driving
  • Reading Books on Energy, Taxes, and Economics

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date17/11/2005
Family
WifeAmruta Fadnavis
Children
SonNone
DaughterDivija Fadnavis
Parents
FatherGangadharrao Fadnavis (deceased; Politician)
MotherSarita Fadnavis (former Director of the Vidarbha Housing Credit Society)
Siblings
BrotherAshish Fadnavis (Elder; Businessman)
SisterNone

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Joined ABVP in the mid-nineties
  • Elected as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra (31 October 2014 - 12 November 2019)
  • Won Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections in 2019
  • Took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 30 June 2022
  • Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra State Assembly (2019-2022)
  • Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra (5 December 2024 - present)

Favourites

FoodPoha
Sweet DishModak and Puranpoli
ActorVinod Khanna
ActressRekha
SingerKishore Kumar

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMahindra XUV 500 (2012 Model)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nitin Gadkari was mentored by his father.
2. He is known for being a technology enthusiast, always carrying an iPhone and an iPad.
3. At the age of 44, he became the 2nd youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
4. Nitin Gadkari is a prominent Indian politician affiliated with the BJP.
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