The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayutty secured an overwhelming majority, winning 230 of the 288 seats, cementing Devendra Fadnavis’ position as a key leader in national politics. The BJP now needs to decide what Eknath Shinde can get if Fadnavis gets the top job again
Two political leaders from Nagpur who have exerted significant influence in Maharashtra and across the country – Nitin Gadkari and Devendra Fadnavis. Both are Brahmin, from Brahmin RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) Background. Both leaders rose to prominence in Indian society even though Brahmins were a marginalized group in Maharashtra’s unique caste politics. bjp (bjp).
While Gadkari, the elder of the two, cannot fulfill his desire to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra (at least not yet) – a dream that every politician cherishes — But as successful as Fadnavis was as chief minister, he also faced some bumps in the road.