Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra CM: Prominent leaders react on Twitter

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis takes oath for his second term as Maharashtra CM as Govenor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari looks on. Picture/Suresh KK

The government formation drama saw an unexpected end this morning with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar taking oath as chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively. Although it came as a surprise, some leaders have expressed their support through Twitter to the BJP-NCP union, whereas others have taken to the micro-blogging site to word their disappointment.

Here's how some of the prominent leaders reacted on Twitter to the two leaders taking the oath to power.

Union Minister of Road and Transport Nitin Gadkari and home minister Amit Shah said while congratulating Fadnavis and Pawar, that he is sure that the leaders will speed the vagon of the state's development.

Sharad Pawar clears the air on nephew Ajit taking oath as Deputy CM, saying that he does not support the decision.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena and Congress leaders have expressed their displeasure and accused NCP of betrayed the party and their alliance.

ANI reports say that Uddhav Thackeray would address the media later in the day on the political twist.

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