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Kangana Ranaut Meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut meets CM Fadnavis, thanks him for guidance

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 19 August 2026 at 08:40 pm
Kangana Ranaut Meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut, Member of Parliament from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and a renowned Bollywood actress, met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The meeting was confirmed by the official X handle of the Chief Minister's Office, which shared pictures of the two. In the post, it was mentioned that MP Kangana Ranaut called on CM Devendra Fadnavis at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai.

Kangana Ranaut took to X to express her gratitude towards the Chief Minister for taking out time to meet her. She wrote, 'Thank you so much for your time and guidance sir @Dev_Fadnavis.'

A day earlier, Ranaut had visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple and Mumba Devi Temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. She shared pictures from her visit on X, writing, 'Today, I had darshan of Mumbai's King Shree Siddhivinayak ji and Mumbai's Mother Shri Mumba Devi.'

On the same day, Fadnavis chaired a high-level meeting on the Drug-Free Maharashtra policy, providing his inputs on the proposed policy. The meeting was attended by Ministers Pankaj Bhoyar and Yogesh Kadam, along with other senior officials.

Additionally, Fadnavis also chaired a meeting of the Soil and Water Conservation Department, where discussions focused on water conservation, watershed development, increasing agricultural productivity, and ensuring water security through coordination among various departments. Minister Sanjay Rathod and senior officials were also present.

The meetings chaired by Fadnavis demonstrate the state government's commitment to addressing key issues such as drug abuse and water conservation. The visit by Kangana Ranaut highlights the Chief Minister's engagement with prominent figures from various fields.

The Drug-Free Maharashtra policy aims to tackle the menace of drug abuse in the state, while the Soil and Water Conservation Department meeting focused on ensuring water security and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

The meetings and the visit by Kangana Ranaut are significant events in the state's political and social landscape. They underscore the government's efforts to address pressing issues and engage with prominent personalities.

In conclusion, the meeting between Kangana Ranaut and Devendra Fadnavis, along with the high-level meetings chaired by the Chief Minister, demonstrate the state government's commitment to addressing key issues and engaging with various stakeholders.

Frequently asked questions

Who did Kangana Ranaut meet in Mumbai?

Kangana Ranaut met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai.

What was the purpose of Kangana Ranaut's visit to Mumbai?

The purpose of Kangana Ranaut's visit to Mumbai was not explicitly stated, but she did visit temples and meet the Chief Minister.

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