Maharashtra government reduces security of ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray SECTIONS Share Synopsis State BJP spokesman Keshav Upadhye termed it as "vendetta politics", while former chief minister Fadnavis said this would not impact his plans to travel and meet people. Agencies Devendra Fadnavis Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Uddhav Thackeray government on Sunday downgraded or withdrew the security cover of key opposition leaders. However, the cover of many Sena-NCP-Congress leaders were upgraded. The security of former BJP CM Devendra Fadnavis, who had Z+ cover, has been downgraded to Y+ with an escort vehicle. His family’s security has also been downgraded. Former UP governor Ram Naik’s security has been downgraded from Y+ to Y. The cover of Maharashtra CM’s rival and cousin Raj Thackeray, who is also Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief, has been downgraded from Z to Y+.