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Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis - Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, born May 21, 1970, began his meteoric rise at 22, becoming Nagpur's youngest corporator. By 27, he was India's second-youngest Mayor. Rising through the BJP ranks, he served five terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly before becoming the state's 19th Chief Minister in 2014. His first term ended in 2019 after a brief political upheaval, but he returned as Deputy Chief Minister in 2022. A skilled orator and strategist, Fadnavis remains a prominent figure in Indian politics, aiming for a potential second Chief Ministership.