<p>Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis said that he still feels that he is the Maharashtra chief minister given the love and respect people shower on him. </p>.<p>Fadnavis (51) was the chief minister from 2014-19 twice - first for a full term when the BJP-Shiv Sena was in power and then for just three days during which he garnered support from NCP leader Ajit Pawar but later the government fell down. </p>.<p>However, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray became the chief minister after cobbling an alliance with Sharad Pawar-led NCP and Congress keeping the BJP out of power. </p>.<p>Fadnavis’s comments came at a function in Belapur in the satellite township of Navi Mumbai in presence of senior leaders like Ganesh Naik and Manda Mhatre.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/meeting-between-ex-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-and-mns-leader-meet-sparks-speculations-1040040.html" target="_blank">Meeting between ex-Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and MNS leader meet sparks speculations</a></strong></p>.<p>"Since you all are there, never for a day have I felt that I am no longer the chief minister….I feel that I am still the chief minister,” he said.</p>.<p>Fadnavis went on to add that his real intention is to serve the people in whatever capacity he has been bestowed with. </p>.<p>"For the last two years, I have never been in the house even for a single day, I was always on my toes… that’s why I never felt that I am not the chief minister… I am giving my best as leader of opposition… work is more important than post,” he said. </p>.<p>Reacting to the statement, state Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant said: “Fadnavis saheb could not even apprehend and understand that the MVA was formed… even after two years, he still feels he is chief minister…. it was a mental trauma to him… he needs to see a doctor…he is a good leader of the opposition and he must take care.”</p>.<p>“He’s unable to grasp the current reality that the MVA has been in power for two years now,” said NCP chief spokesperson and state minority affairs minister Nawab Malik.</p>.<p>“Fadnavis is still under severe depression, that’s why he’s roaming around the state aimlessly after he got the BJP defeated,” added Shiv Sena leader Kishore Tiwari.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis said that he still feels that he is the Maharashtra chief minister given the love and respect people shower on him. </p>.<p>Fadnavis (51) was the chief minister from 2014-19 twice - first for a full term when the BJP-Shiv Sena was in power and then for just three days during which he garnered support from NCP leader Ajit Pawar but later the government fell down. </p>.<p>However, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray became the chief minister after cobbling an alliance with Sharad Pawar-led NCP and Congress keeping the BJP out of power. </p>.<p>Fadnavis’s comments came at a function in Belapur in the satellite township of Navi Mumbai in presence of senior leaders like Ganesh Naik and Manda Mhatre.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/meeting-between-ex-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-and-mns-leader-meet-sparks-speculations-1040040.html" target="_blank">Meeting between ex-Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and MNS leader meet sparks speculations</a></strong></p>.<p>"Since you all are there, never for a day have I felt that I am no longer the chief minister….I feel that I am still the chief minister,” he said.</p>.<p>Fadnavis went on to add that his real intention is to serve the people in whatever capacity he has been bestowed with. </p>.<p>"For the last two years, I have never been in the house even for a single day, I was always on my toes… that’s why I never felt that I am not the chief minister… I am giving my best as leader of opposition… work is more important than post,” he said. </p>.<p>Reacting to the statement, state Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant said: “Fadnavis saheb could not even apprehend and understand that the MVA was formed… even after two years, he still feels he is chief minister…. it was a mental trauma to him… he needs to see a doctor…he is a good leader of the opposition and he must take care.”</p>.<p>“He’s unable to grasp the current reality that the MVA has been in power for two years now,” said NCP chief spokesperson and state minority affairs minister Nawab Malik.</p>.<p>“Fadnavis is still under severe depression, that’s why he’s roaming around the state aimlessly after he got the BJP defeated,” added Shiv Sena leader Kishore Tiwari.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>