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Devendra Fadnavis dubbed ‘Super CM’ in Maharashtra, analysts ask if other states have similar roles
✍️ News18
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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Political analysts are referring to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra’s ‘Super Chief Minister’, sparking a debate on whether comparable positions exist in other Indian states.
Devendra Fadnavis, the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has recently been described in media reports as the ‘Super Chief Minister’ of Maharashtra. The label reflects his perceived expanded influence within the state’s coalition government, where he is said to hold a pivotal role in decision‑making beyond the ordinary remit of a chief minister.
The terminology has prompted political commentators to examine whether similar arrangements exist elsewhere in India. While some states have senior ministers or deputy chief ministers with substantial authority, no official designation comparable to ‘Super CM’ has been formally adopted.
Experts note that the use of the term is largely analytical, intended to capture the dynamics of power sharing in Maharashtra’s current political configuration. The discussion underscores the evolving nature of state‑level leadership structures across the country.
No official statement from the Maharashtra government has confirmed the creation of a new post, and the designation remains a media‑driven description rather than a constitutional or statutory role.
The conversation continues as observers monitor how this perceived concentration of power may influence governance and inter‑state comparisons in the coming months.
The terminology has prompted political commentators to examine whether similar arrangements exist elsewhere in India. While some states have senior ministers or deputy chief ministers with substantial authority, no official designation comparable to ‘Super CM’ has been formally adopted.
Experts note that the use of the term is largely analytical, intended to capture the dynamics of power sharing in Maharashtra’s current political configuration. The discussion underscores the evolving nature of state‑level leadership structures across the country.
No official statement from the Maharashtra government has confirmed the creation of a new post, and the designation remains a media‑driven description rather than a constitutional or statutory role.
The conversation continues as observers monitor how this perceived concentration of power may influence governance and inter‑state comparisons in the coming months.