Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis graced the stage of The Jaipur Dialogues’ first-ever Deccan Summit at Hyatt Regency. The Deccan Summit brought together think tanks, leaders, policymakers, and intellectuals to discuss issues central to Bharat’s present and future.
The summit’s theme, “Ek Hain toh Safe Hain – Batoge toh Katoge”, emphasized the need for Hindu unity in the face of growing internal and external challenges.
CM Devendra Fadnavis engaged in a sharp and insightful conversation with senior journalist Shri Bhau Torsekar Ji and Shri Sanjay Dixit Ji who is the voice, the brains and the heartbeat of Jaipur Dialogues. He addressed various topics that have shaped political discourse in recent years.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Exposes Uddhav Thackeray – The Closed-Door Drama
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw unexpected setbacks for the BJP in Maharashtra. Many questioned whether the state’s political equations had changed permanently. The setback came on the heels of defections—from Sharad Pawar’s camp to Ajit Pawar in the NCP and from Uddhav Thackeray’s camp to Eknath Shinde’s team. The political parties had an acrimonious split that brought the BJP back to power after Uddhav Thackeray’s betrayal in the 2021 state elections.
However, by the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, Maharashtra delivered a clear verdict: Hindutva was non-negotiable.
CM Fadnavis exposed the drama behind Uddhav Thackeray’s claims of promises made behind closed doors. This lie was nothing but a way to manipulate public perception. A closed-door meeting with Amit Shah had nothing to do with naming Uddhav as CM for any duration. His betrayal of ideology and alliance partner cost him both the name and symbol of Shiv Sena.
Uddhav Thackeray kept repeating his lies that HM Shah had promised him the CM chair. Now, he finally admits that it was agreed whoever won more seats would get the CM chair.
-BJP won 105
-Shiv Sena 56
And yet he broke the alliance and joined hands with Congress for CM post. pic.twitter.com/VG405cFIVc— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) October 20, 2024
Many local leaders within Shiv Sena recognized that their alliance with Congress was unnatural and damaging. This led to internal conflict within the party. Shiv Sena’s ideological core had always been Hindutva, but Uddhav Thackeray abandoned it to stay in power. Grassroots Shiv Sainiks were deeply uncomfortable with the Congress alliance, but dissent was suppressed.
By the time of the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, Maharashtra’s Hindutva electorate was furious. Strategic mobilization under the banner of Vote Jihad had succeeded in the Lok Sabha elections, but the united Hindu vote and growing awareness won CM Devendra Fadnavis his landslide mandate. Maharashtra voters rejected the unnatural alliance of Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (Sharad Pawar), delivering a decisive victory for the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction).
“Maharashtra’s electorate is politically mature. They weigh state and national issues while observing the political games played by parties. They united and fought for Hindutva to deliver their mandate.”
This shift was not just about politics. It was about identity and conviction. Maharashtra refused to compromise on its ideological core.
Rahul Gandhi’s Political Delusions and the Rise of Urban Naxalism
One of the sharpest critiques at the Deccan Summit was reserved for Rahul Gandhi. CM Devendra Fadnavis described how the Congress scion’s speeches had moved beyond political naivety into outright fantasy.
He explained how Rahul Gandhi’s constant claims of India’s institutional collapse, unemployment crisis, and rising fascism have no connection with reality.
CM Fadnavis argued that Rahul Gandhi speaks a language that aligns with anti-Bharat elements, including Urban Naxals and foreign-funded NGOs. Rahul Gandhi falsely claims India’s institutions are under threat, yet it was Congress that systematically weakened democracy with dynastic politics and corruption.
Rahul Gandhi talks about unemployment, but Maharashtra under the BJP leadership, secured investment deals worth ₹17 lakh crore from Davos. Thereby, creating jobs and wealth. Rahul Gandhi cries about India’s image abroad, while the Modi government has strengthened India’s global standing.
CM Fadnavis pointed out that Rahul’s speeches fuel anarchist groups, including Urban Naxals. These groups exploit student protests and academic platforms to sow distrust against the Indian state, attempting to plunge Bharat into anarchy.
Radicalized groups frame every national policy as a violation of someone’s rights. Global anti-India lobbies wait for leaders like Rahul to validate their propaganda.
It seems that Rahul Gandhi has moved from being called ‘Pappu’ to becoming ‘Munna’ – a man detached from facts and reality, living in a world of his own imagination. CM Fadnavis warned that such rhetoric directly empowers those who want to destabilize Bharat from within. The rise of anarchist forces posing as intellectuals and activists is a real threat. Political leaders and nationalists must actively counter these narratives.
Election Commission’s Role: Exposing the Opposition’s EVM Conspiracy Theories
CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) against opposition attacks. The 2024 elections faced massive scrutiny, but every allegation of fraud collapsed when tested against facts.
Maharashtra saw a false narrative that the ECI was conducting fraudulent elections using fake voters. CM Fadnavis stated the facts:
- The ECI conducted summary revision drives after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to ensure accurate voter lists and prevent manipulation. Voters had reported that their names were missing.
- Real-time monitoring of polling stations and enhanced security measures ensured transparency.
- BJP’s losses in some states proved the fairness of the electoral system.
CM Fadnavis criticized the hypocrisy of opposition parties.
“When they win, elections are fair. When they lose, they blame EVMs. The people of Bharat are not fools. They know the truth.”
He called for respect for national institutions instead of creating fake controversies. The integrity of elections is the foundation of democracy, and baseless allegations weaken public trust.
The Future of Bharat’s Narrative: Jaipur Dialogues as a Think Tank for Truth
CM Devendra Fadnavis concluded with a powerful endorsement of Jaipur Dialogues. He recognized its role in preserving and defending Bharat’s ideological space. He appreciated Jaipur Dialogues and its team for ensuring that the global narrative war is not one-sidedly dominated by Left-Liberal (LeLi) Urban Naxals.
Jaipur Dialogues is not just a media platform—it is a battlefront in the ideological war being waged against Bharat.
CM Fadnavis understands the challenges Bharat faces—rewriting Indian history, exposing how narratives are manipulated, and countering efforts to demonize Hindus, nationalist leaders, and Indian institutions.
He praised Jaipur Dialogues as a space for open and fearless discussions, something mainstream media fails to do. He encouraged more such intellectual movements to counter anti-Bharat forces that thrive on deception and misinformation.
The Fight for Bharat’s Future is Ideological
CM Fadnavis’s discussion at Jaipur Dialogues Deccan Summit was not just about Maharashtra’s politics or Rahul Gandhi’s irrelevance. It was about Bharat’s larger struggle—against media misinformation, anarchist forces, and ideological subversion.
The battle is not just electoral—it is ideological, cultural, and historical. Events like Jaipur Dialogues’ Deccan Summit ensure that the narrative remains in the hands of those who seek truth, not those who distort it. As the session ended, the message was clear:
Bharat’s future depends on Hindus staying united, institutions staying strong, and intellectual warriors staying vigilant.
With leaders like CM Fadnavis speaking boldly and platforms like Jaipur Dialogues ensuring truth reaches the people, the ideological fight for Bharat is in safe hands.