Devendra Fadnavis manages the budget after Ajit Pawar's death

Fadnavis stepped in fast after Ajit Pawar’s death, grabbing the budget reins, backing the NCP, and trying to keep Maharashtra politics from wobbling.

Leadership gap and immediate response

• Devendra Fadnavis moved quickly after the passing of Ajit Pawar.
• Announced he will personally handle the 2026–27 State Budget.
• Framed the move as continuity, not disruption.

State budget handling

• Ajit Pawar had already done most groundwork as Finance Minister.
• The remaining steps will be supervised directly by the Chief Minister.
• Legislature presenter still undecided.

Support for NCP and alliance

• Publicly backed the Nationalist Congress Party and Pawar’s family.
• Promised full support from the BJP and the government.
• Stressed alliance stability during the transition.

Deputy CM post discussions

• Confirmed talks with NCP leaders happened more than once.
• Said leadership choice rests entirely with their party.
• Avoided naming any replacement candidate.

MahaYuti coordination

• Reiterated unity within the MahaYuti alliance.
• Emphasized respect for internal NCP decisions.
• Positioned the government as steady and hands-on.

Mayoral elections update

• Addressed pending mayoral polls in Mumbai, Nagpur, and other cities.
• Said alliance-level talks are active.
• Final names will come after consulting local leaders and MLAs.