Mumbai: Senior BJP leader and deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis recently drew an analogy to the Mahabharata’s Abhimanyu , comparing his current political journey to the young warrior’s entry into the ‘chakravyuh’—a complex battlefield with adversaries all around. Fadnavis’s reflection on the Abhimanyu story at a recent media conclave provides an insight into his current political predicament. Much like the mythological figure, who was surrounded by enemies in the chakravyuh, Fadnavis is navigating a political landscape filled with obstacles—both external and internal.
“Just like Abhimanyu entered the chakravyuh with courage, I am prepared to face the many challenges in front of me," Fadnavis said. This self-reflection highlights not only his awareness of the political complexities surrounding him but also his resolve to continue fighting for his party’s vision. Since his tenure as chief minister from 2014 to 2019, Fadnavis has been at the forefront of Maharashtra politics.
Under his leadership, the state saw a push for infrastructure projects, such as the Mumbai Metro expansion and new highway developments, which aimed to modernize Maharashtra’s urban landscape. However, in the wake of the 2019 elections, where the BJP emerged as the largest party but failed to form the government after the Shiv Sena broke away to join hands with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party ( NCP ), Fadnavis has found himself in a more precarious po.
