Third Fadnavis ministry

The Third Fadnavis ministry was formed on 5 December 2024 in Maharashtra. The ministry will likely consist of maximum 43 members. The Governor of the state C. P. Radhakrishnan has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minster Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, respectively at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.

Third Fadnavis ministry

32nd ministry of the State of Maharashtra
Incumbent
(From left to right) Shinde, Gov. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar in Azad Maidan, Mumbai during swearing-in ceremony on 5 December 2024.
Date formed5 December 2024 (6 days ago) (2024-12-05)
People and organisations
GovernorC. P. Radhakrishnan
Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
Deputy CMsAjit Pawar & Eknath Shinde
No. of ministers43
Member partiesMaha Yuti:
  •   BJP
  •   SHS
  •   NCP
Status in legislatureMajority government (coalition)
Assembly:
237 / 288 (82%)
Council:[a]
37 / 78 (47%)
Opposition parties  SS(UBT)[b][c]
Opposition leadersVacant (in Assembly)
TBD, SS(UBT) (in Council)
History
Election2024
Legislature term15th Assembly (2024-present)
PredecessorEknath Shinde ministry

Background

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Assembly elections were held on November 2024. Maha Yuti won 234 out of 288 contested, whereas Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) got 132 seats, Shiv Sena (SHS) 51 seats and Nationalist Congress Party 41 seats. Other small parties and independents under the alliance got total of 4 seats. Later 2 independents lawmakers and Ravi Rana supported the Maha Yuti, making a total of 237 seats.[2][3][4]

Motion of confidence

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Fadnavis is elected as the leader of BJP Legislature in Maharashtra, thus making him to become the chief minister for the third time.[5][6]

Election of BJP Legislature leader
Devendra Fadnavis (nominee)
Vote → 4 December 2024
Required majority → Unanimous  Y
Yes
132 / 132
Motion of confidence
Devendra Fadnavis (BJP nominee)
Ballot → 9 December 2024
Required majority → 145 out of 288
Yes
237 / 288
No
0 / 288
Abstention
0 / 288
Status:  Y Confirmed by voice vote
Absent
51 / 288
Vacant seats
0 / 288
Speaker
1 / 288

Council of Ministers

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S.No Name Portrait Constituency Designation Department Party
1. Devendra Fadnavis   Nagpur South West Chief Minister
  • All Departments Not Allocated To Any Minister
BJP
Deputy Chief Ministers
2. Eknath Shinde   Kopri-Pachpakhadi Deputy Chief Minster
  • TBD
Shiv Sena
3. Ajit Pawar   Baramati Deputy Chief Minster
  • TBD
NCP

Guardian Minister

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By Departments

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An alphabetical list of all the departments of Maharashtra Government with terms : Cabinet Ministers Update = 05 December 2024

Portfolio Minister Took office Left office Party
Ministry of General Administration05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Law and Judiciary05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Information and Public Relations05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Information Technology05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Forests Department05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Home Affairs05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of State Border Defence05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Finance05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Planning05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of State Excise05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Water Resources05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Command Area Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Public Works (Excluding Public Undertakings)05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Public Works (Including Public Undertakings)05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Urban Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Revenue05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Industries05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Mining Department05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Marathi Language05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Energy, New and Renewable Energy05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Transport05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Housing05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Woman and Child Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Water Supply05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Sanitation05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Tribal Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Environment and Climate Change05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Tourism05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Protocol05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Medical Education05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Cultural Affairs05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Higher and Technical Education05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Food and Drug Administration05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
School Education05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Employment Guarantee05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Horticulture05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Co-operation05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Marketing05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Textiles05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Fisheries Department05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ports Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Public Health and Family Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Other Backward Classes05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Agriculture05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Other Backward Bahujan Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Ex. Servicemen Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Social Justice05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Vimukta Jati05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Special Assistance05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Nomadic Tribes05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Minority Development and Aukaf05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Special Backward Classes Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Animal Husbandry05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Khar Land Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Dairy Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Earthquake Rehabilitation05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Sports and Youth Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Disaster Management05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Relief & Rehabilitation05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Majority Welfare Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Soil and Water Conservation05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Rural Development05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Labour05 December 2024Incumbent BJP
Disability Welfare05 December 2024Incumbent BJP

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ According to Article 164 of Indian Constitution, the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the state legislative assembly.
  2. ^ As official opposition in the Council and the largest opposition party in the assembly.
  3. ^ No party has obtained 10% or more for the recognition of official opposition in the Assembly. Others include   INC and   NCP(SP).[1]

Sources

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  1. ^ Mutha, Snehal (2024-11-24). "In a first in six decades, no Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  2. ^ "New Maharashtra CM to take oath on Dec 5, announces state BJP chief amid suspense over pick". Hindustan Times. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  3. ^ "Maharashtra Elections 2024: Mahayuti cracks the code to win 'Maha'bharat with a massive majority; key highlights". The Economic Times. 2024-11-24. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  4. ^ "Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Highlights: Mahayuti Strikes Same Chord On CM Pick, Say Parties Will Discuss". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  5. ^ "Mahayuti government tomorrow, Devendra Fadnavis urges Eknath Shinde to join". India Today. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  6. ^ "D Fadnavis Recommended My Name Last Time, I've Returned Favour: E Shinde". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.