Current-office snapshot checked on 27 July 2026.
Devendra Fadnavis is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. This profile summarises the officeholder, political party, date of assumption of office, legislative position and key career background using sources checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Current Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
|---|---|
| State / Union Territory | Maharashtra |
| Administrative type | State |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| In office since | 5 December 2024 |
| Constituency | Nagpur South West |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Who is Devendra Fadnavis?
Fadnavis returned to the chief minister's office for a third term in December 2024. He has also served as deputy chief minister and leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Political career and public role
Devendra Fadnavis’s political profile combines party leadership, legislative work and executive responsibility. As Chief Minister, the officeholder leads the council of ministers, sets the government’s policy direction and remains accountable to the elected legislature.
The current legislative constituency listed in the research snapshot is Nagpur South West.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Devendra Fadnavis has held the office since 5 December 2024 and represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The chief minister coordinates cabinet departments, advises the constitutional head on ministerial appointments and leads the government in the legislative assembly.
Why this profile is important
Searches for “Maharashtra chief minister 2026” often mix older and current officeholders. This article uses a dated snapshot so readers can distinguish the current position from earlier administrations. Political offices can change after elections, resignations, coalition changes or constitutional developments, so the date shown above should always be considered.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
As of 27 July 2026, the Chief Minister is Devendra Fadnavis.
Which party does Devendra Fadnavis belong to?
Devendra Fadnavis represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
When did Devendra Fadnavis take office?
The current tenure began on 5 December 2024.
Which constituency does Devendra Fadnavis represent?
The profile snapshot lists Nagpur South West.
Sources and image note
Current-office reference: National Portal of India – Chief Ministers directory.
Profile reference: Devendra Fadnavis public profile.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft political profile. Recheck current office details and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
