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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85800, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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State budget handling
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[*]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.
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Support for NCP and alliance
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[*]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.
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Deputy CM post discussions
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[*]Confirmed talks with NCP leaders happened more than once.
[*]Said leadership choice rests entirely with their party.
[*]Avoided naming any replacement candidate.
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MahaYuti coordination
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[*]Reiterated unity within the MahaYuti alliance.
[*]Emphasized respect for internal NCP decisions.
[*]Positioned the government as steady and hands-on.
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Mayoral elections update
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[*]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.
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