Fadnavis likely to be made Education Minister, claims Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has speculated that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis may be appointed as the Union Education Minister. Raut claims discussions have occurred between Prime Minister Modi and Fadnavis regarding the move.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis may move to the Union Cabinet to take over the education portfolio.
At a media briefing on Sunday (August 2, 2026) Mr. Raut said: “Discussions have taken place between Mr. Modi and Mr. Fadnavis I have good information. Prime Minister Modi has in mind that the country needs a highly educated, far-sighted and good administrator for the education department. At this moment, the person who can become such a good Education Minister in the country is Devendra Fadnavis. There have been discussions between the Prime Minister and Mr. Fadnavis in this regard, and Mr. Modi has suggested that ‘you come to the Centre’,” said Mr. Raut.
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