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Pics: Meet Devendra Fadnavis, a three-time CM and one-time 'model'

TNN | Last updated on - Dec 6, 2024, 12:52 IST
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'Model MLA'

Back in the late 1990s, after becoming MLA, Devendra Fadnavis posed for the camera for his photographer friend for a garment showroom. His friends say that then PM Vajpayee once referred to him as the "model MLA."

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Rise to power

Devendra Fadnavis rises from humble beginnings to become Maharashtra’s youngest CM, powered by his strong Sangh roots.

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'Mee Punha Yein’ – the promise

Fadnavis’ promise to return in 2019 became a mocking point, but his resilience kept him in the game.

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A persistent leader

Devendra Fadnavis’s rise in politics is a result of hard work, resilience, and a clear vision for the future.

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From Shakha to CMO

Devendra Fadnavis's grassroots activism and early involvement in RSS helped shape his leadership style.

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Overcoming challenges

Despite personal attacks and political setbacks, Fadnavis never lost his focus and resilience.

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Focus on BJP’s strengths

Fadnavis worked hard to highlight the BJP’s strengths, countering opposition narratives to unite the party.

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2019 rollercoaster ride

From exhilaration to dejection, Fadnavis’ last five years have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs in Maharashtra politics.

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