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The Print
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Birthday boy' Fadnavis basks in praise from rivals Uddhav, Pawar; says ‘we are not enemies'
Asked about the remarks made by Thackeray and Pawar, his political opponents and former CMs, in the book about his zeal and passion towards work, Fadnavis, who belongs to their rival party BJP, said he was thankful to them for their effusive praise. Governor C P Radhakrishnan released the coffee table book titled 'Maharashtra Nayak' on Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan to mark the CM's 55th birthday. Mumbai, Jul 22 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday thanked NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray for effusively praising him in a coffee table book released on his birthday, saying they were his ideological opponents, not enemies. 'We are ideological opponents and not enemies,' the CM insisted while speaking to reporters in Nagpur, his hometown. 'Sharad Pawar is a large-hearted and senior leader. His comments are priceless for me,' he said. In the book, Pawar (84) has written that when he sees Fadnavis, it reminds him of the time when he himself became Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the first time in 1978. Pawar was just 38 when he became CM, making him the youngest politician to occupy the top post in the state. The Rajya Sabha member noted that Fadnavis was knowledgeable and has a strong grip on the state administration. In a lighter vein, the former Union minister likened his own body structure to Fadnavis, saying the 'similarity of being on the heavier side was never a deterrent to work hard. How doesn't he get tired, I wonder.' Thackeray, in his piece in the book, has described Fadnavis as a studious and loyal politician, who has succeeded in strengthening his party in Maharashtra, which was once a Congress stronghold. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, a former CM, has written that Fadnavis has a chance of getting a bigger role at the national level and wished him well for the future. Fadnavis, a three-time chief minister, assumed the top office for the first time in 2014 at the age of 44, making him the second-youngest CM in Maharashtra's history after Pawar. He is also the BJP's first chief minister of Maharashtra and his rise to the top position reflects the saffron outfit's growing support base in a state where the Congress once ruled the roost. PTI MR ARU RSY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
We Are Ideological Opponents, Not Enemies: D Fadnavis On Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday thanked NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for praising him in the coffee table book released on his birthday, saying they were his ideological opponents, not enemies. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book titled 'Maharashtra Nayak' on Mr Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan to mark his 55th birthday. Asked about the remarks made by Mr Thackeray and Mr Pawar in the book about his zeal and passion towards his work, Fadnavis said he was thankful to Uddhav Thackeray. "We are ideological opponents and not enemies," he said while speaking to reporters in Nagpur. "Sharad Pawar is a large-hearted and senior leader. His comments are priceless for me," he said.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'We aren't enemies': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis thanks opponents Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar - here's why
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday thanked NCP(SP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for praising him in the coffee table book 'Maharashtra Nayak', released at Raj Bhavan to mark his 55th birthday. This comes amid a heightened political chatter of a reunion, especially after Fadnavis' "come to the ruling side" directed at Thackeray followed by a meeting the day after. "We are ideological opponents and not enemies," PTI quoted Fadnavis saying. "Sharad Pawar is a large-hearted and senior leader. His comments are priceless for me," he added. Last week, Thackeray and Fadnavis held a meeting for over 20 minutes at the office of Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde. The meeting was held a day after Fadnavis said that Thackeray "can come to the ruling side in a different way." "At least till 2029, there is no scope for us to come there (opposition). Uddhav Ji can think about the scope of coming to this side (ruling party) and that can be thought about in a different way, but there is absolutely no scope left for us to come there (opposition)," Fadnavis had said. The BJP and Shiv Sena enjoyed a stable alliance for over 25 years until friction emerged in 2014 over seat-sharing arrangements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Despite contesting the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections together and securing a majority, Uddhav Thackeray broke away post-polls to form a government with the Congress and NCP under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) banner, a move seen as betrayal by the BJP. However, in 2022, Fadnavis played a central role in engineering a dramatic political coup. With support from Eknath Shinde, who split the Shiv Sena, the MVA government collapsed, and the BJP returned to power in alliance with the Shinde-led Sena faction. Fadnavis took the deputy chief minister's post, while Shinde assumed the chief ministership. Although the alliance secured a sweeping mandate in the 2024 elections, Shinde, who had been chief minister since the coup, appeared hesitant to relinquish the top post to Fadnavis. Moreover, speculation over a possible alliance between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has grown since the two leaders appeared together on July 5, their first joint appearance in 20 years. The show of unity came as they celebrated the state government's rollback of Hindi language mandates in schools.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
We are ideological opponents not enemies: Fadnavis on Thackeray, Pawar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) thanked NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for praising him in the coffee table book released on his birthday, saying they were his ideological opponents, not enemies. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book titled 'Maharashtra Nayak' on Mr. Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan to mark his 55th birthday. When asked about the remarks made by Mr. Thackeray and Mr. Pawar in the book about his zeal and passion towards his work, Mr. Fadnavis said he was thankful to Uddhav Thackeray. "We are ideological opponents and not enemies," he said while speaking to reporters in Nagpur. "Sharad Pawar is a large-hearted and senior leader. His comments are priceless for me," he said.
News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'How Does He Not Get Tired': Sharad Pawar Praises Fadnavis In Book Released On CM's Birthday
Titled 'Maharashtra Nayak', the book features an article penned by NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar in which he has said CM Devendra Fadnavis's pace of work is "tremendous" In a coffee book released in honour of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's 55th birthday, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar is all praise for the BJP leader. Titled Maharashtra Nayak and conceptualised by senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan, the book features an article penned by Sharad Pawar in which he has said Fadnavis's pace of work is 'tremendous". 'The speed at which Devendra works is remarkable… Watching his dedication and energy, I often wonder – how does he never get tired?" Pawar says in the article, commending his strong work ethic and efficiency. Here's a full translation of the text from Marathi to English: 'When I see Devendra Fadnavis, the way he works, I remember my days as CM of Maharashtra. On his birthday, I wish him that his zeal for work should grow every year. Usually they say an active person is slim and trim, but both of us are not but very much active. Jokes apart, the way he works, many a times I think that how does he not get tired? Though Devendra Fadnavis got his lessons of politics at home since childhood, the main challenge for him was to rise through the ranks after his father and mentor passed away when he was very young. That's why, one must compliment him for his achievements and success. Devendra Fadnavis has a degree in law and is also a good communicator. His intelligence, patience and communication skills helped him to make a mark in Maharashtra politics when he was not even in power. The way he worked as a state BJP president further helped him to become the CM of Maharashtra. Both of us are from different streams but still relentlessly work for people; in such a scenario, one cannot deny the pace of work of Devendra Fadnavis.' He extended wishes to Fadnavis, who also shares his birthday with deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar – Sharad Pawar's estranged nephew and the leader of the NCP, which is part of the ruling Mahayuti. After days of speculation over the dynamics between the two – owing to cheeky comments by the CM and an innocuous meeting or two – Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray also extended birthday wishes to Fadnavis. He has hinted at a possibility that Fadnavis may take on a significant national role in the future. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also wished Fadnavis on his birthday. 'Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and my colleague, Devendraji Fadnavis! May you be blessed with excellent health and a long life," he posted on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended birthday wishes to both Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. To Fadnavis, he said: 'Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on his birthday. He's working tirelessly for Maharashtra's progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in service of the people." (Article text translated by Mayuresh Ganapatye) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
