PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis
Other Name: Devendra Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis [1] The Indian Express
Profession: Politician
Famous For: Being the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra (31 October 2014 – 12 November 2019)
Date of Birth: 22 July 1970 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024): 54 Years
Birthplace: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Zodiac sign: Leo
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Brahmin [3] News18
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian [4] Times of India
Marriage Date: 17 November 2005
Age: 54 Years
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EDUCATION
School: • New Indira Convent Bori School, Nagpur • Saraswati Vidyalaya, Nagpur • Dharampeth Junior College, Nagpur
College/University: • Government Law College, Nagpur • Dahlem School of Education, Berlin, Germany
Educational Qualification(s)[2]DNA India: • Bachelor of Laws from the Government Law College, Nagpur in 1992 • Post Graduate in Business Management from the Dahlem School of Education, Germany in 1998 • Diploma in Methods and Techniques of Project Management from the Dahlem School of Education, Germany in 1998
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters – 175 cm in meters – 1.75 m in feet & inches – 5’ 9”
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Amruta Fadnavis
Children: Son – None Daughter – Divija Fadnavis
Parents: Father – Gangadharrao Fadnavis (deceased; Politician) Mother – Sarita Fadnavis (former Director of the Vidarbha Housing Credit Society)
Siblings: Brother – Ashish Fadnavis (Elder; Businessman) Sister – None
Wife: Amruta Fadnavis
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: Mahindra XUV 500 (2012 Model)
Income (approx.): Rs. 38,73,536 (Rs. 38.7 lakh) (for the financial year 2023-2024)
Assets/Properties (as of 2024): Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 23,500 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 2,28,758 • NSS and Postal Savings: Rs. 20,70,607 • Jewellery: Rs. 32,85,000 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 68,50,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 4,00,46,000
Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 4,63,03,865 (Rs. 4.63 crore) (as of 2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey: • Fadnavis joined the ABVP in the mid-nineties. • In 1989, he served as the Ward President for the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). • In 1990, he was appointed as the office bearer for the BJYM in Nagpur. • In 1992, he contested and won his first municipal election from the Ram Nagar Ward in Nagpur. • In 1992, he was elected as the youngest Corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation at the age of 22. • In 1994, the BJYM appointed him as the State Vice President. • In 1997, he was elected as the Mayor of Nagpur. • In 1999, he was elected to the Maharashtra state assembly for the first time from the Nagpur West seat. • In 2001, he was appointed as the BJYM National Vice President. • In 2004, he was re-elected from the Nagpur West seat as an MLA. • In 2009, he was elected from the newly formed Nagpur South West seat as an MLA. • In 2014, he was elected as the Legislative Party Leader of Maharashtra. • In October 2014, Fadnavis was appointed as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. • In 2019, he won from the Nagpur South West seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections. • On 23 November 2019, he took oath as then Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the second time with the help of Ajit Pawar of NCP; however, the government lasted for only few days. • On 30 June 2022, he took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra after Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde rebelled against the MVA government in Maharashtra and became the Chief Minister of the State with the help of the BJP. • On 5 December 2024, he was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time.
Address: 276, near Trikoni Park, Dharampeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Hobbies: Playing Cricket, Driving, Reading Books on Energy, Taxes, and Economics
Food: Poha
Sweet Dish: Modak and Puranpoli
Actor: Vinod Khanna
Actress: Rekha
Singer: Kishore Kumar
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Devendra Fadnavis stands as a significant figure in Indian politics, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with distinction. His political journey began in earnest when he was appointed the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 2014. Born into a politically active family, his father served as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from Nagpur, providing Devendra with an early exposure to the intricacies of governance and public service. However, tragedy struck when he lost his father at the tender age of 17, a pivotal moment that propelled him into the world of politics. Fueled by a desire to honor his father’s legacy—who had mentored prominent figures like Nitin Gadkari—Devendra immersed himself in political activism, joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) where he engaged in grassroots efforts, including painting walls and pasting political posters to build awareness among the youth.
Fadnavis’s involvement in politics further deepened during his college years, where he became a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), attending his local RSS Shakha at Trikoni Park in Nagpur. His dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed; Gopinath Munde, a senior BJP leader, recognized Fadnavis’s potential and brought him into the political limelight. In 2013, the BJP named him as President of the Maharashtra unit, a testament to his promising nature and commitment to the party’s ideals. His affinity for technology also became a defining aspect of his personality, as he is known to be an avid user of gadgets, often carrying his iPhone and iPad wherever he goes.
On October 31, 2014, Devendra Fadnavis achieved a significant milestone in his political career, becoming the second-youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the age of 44. His leadership was marked by a strong focus on development, and he became known for his assertive governance style. His re-election in October 2019 further solidified his position in the state’s political landscape, making him the second individual in history to complete a full term as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The honor previously belonged to Vasantrao Naik, who held the position from 1963 to 1975. Fadnavis’s tenure was characterized by a commitment to infrastructural development and policy reforms aimed at improving the lives of citizens in Maharashtra.
In a noteworthy gesture reflecting changing social norms, on March 13, 2024, Fadnavis made headlines by including his mother’s name, Sarita Gangadharrao Fadnavis, on his official nameplate, prioritizing her identity over his father’s. This decision was aligned with a recent Maharashtra cabinet mandate that required all children born on or after May 1, 2024, to incorporate their mother’s name in all government documents. This progressive move resonated with the public and was mirrored by other prominent political figures, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also updated their nameplates in a show of solidarity with the new guidelines. Through these actions, Fadnavis continues to demonstrate his commitment to evolving societal values while retaining a strong connection to his family’s legacy in politics.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.