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In photos: Eknath Shinde supporters celebrate his appointment as Maharashtra CM

Updated On: 01 July, 2022 12:58 PM IST |

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on June 30 was sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister, capping a day of surprises and hectic political activities, just 24 hours after the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Pics/mid-day photographers

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Eknath Shinde taking oath as Maharashtra CM at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

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Eknath Shinde taking oath as Maharashtra CM at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai
The political uncertainty in Maharashtra finally ended as rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde became the new CM of Maharashtra with the support of BJP

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The political uncertainty in Maharashtra finally ended as rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde became the new CM of Maharashtra with the support of BJP

In a surprise move, Devendra Fadnavis announced that Shinde, who led the rebellion in the Shiv Sena, will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra.  Fadnavis took oath as deputy CM

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In a surprise move, Devendra Fadnavis announced that Shinde, who led the rebellion in the Shiv Sena, will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra.  Fadnavis took oath as deputy CM

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath of office to Shinde and his deputy Fadnavis at the Raj Bhavan in South Mumbai shortly after 7.30 pm

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Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath of office to Shinde and his deputy Fadnavis at the Raj Bhavan in South Mumbai shortly after 7.30 pm

Shinde, a four-time MLA, began oath taking by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and his political mentor Anand Dighe

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Shinde, a four-time MLA, began oath taking by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and his political mentor Anand Dighe

Amid heavy police security, Shinde landed in Mumbai after being at a hotel in Goa with rebel Sena MLAs and independents

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Amid heavy police security, Shinde landed in Mumbai after being at a hotel in Goa with rebel Sena MLAs and independents

Supporters of Shinde were in jubilant mode after the announcement

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Supporters of Shinde were in jubilant mode after the announcement

The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city

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The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city

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