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NCP Leader Says Maharashtra Aims for Marathi Prime Minister, Backing Fadnavis
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 06:33 AM
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An NCP minister has stated that the state of Maharashtra wishes to see a Marathi individual become India's Prime Minister, expressing preference for former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
An NCP minister recently declared that Maharashtra aspires to have a Marathi person as the Prime Minister of India.
The statement underscores the state's desire for a leader who represents Marathi interests at the national level.
In particular, the minister singled out former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the candidate he supports for the role.
The remark comes amid ongoing political discussions and does not constitute an official policy decision.
The statement underscores the state's desire for a leader who represents Marathi interests at the national level.
In particular, the minister singled out former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the candidate he supports for the role.
The remark comes amid ongoing political discussions and does not constitute an official policy decision.