Current Context : Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

• BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a decisive victory in the 2024 state elections.

About Maharashtra

1. Capital: Mumbai
2. Area: 307,713 km² (3rd largest state in India)
3. Population: Over 124 million (as per the 2021 census)
4. Legislature: Bicameral (Vidhan Sabha – 288 seats, Vidhan Parishad)
5. Official Language: Marathi
6. Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Mahi