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 | |
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32nd ministry of the State of Maharashtra | |
Incumbent | |
Date formed | 5 December 2024 |
People and organisations | |
Governor | C. P. Radhakrishnan |
Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
Deputy CMs | Ajit Pawar & Eknath Shinde |
No. of ministers | 43 |
Member parties | Maha Yuti: |
Status in legislature | Majority government (coalition) Assembly: 237 / 288 (82%) Council:[a]37 / 78 (47%) |
Opposition parties | SS(UBT)[b][c] |
Opposition leaders | Vacant (in Assembly) TBD, SS(UBT) (in Council) |
History | |
Election | 2024 |
Legislature term | 15th Assembly (2024-present) |
Predecessor | Eknath Shinde ministry |
Background
editAssembly 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
editFadnavis 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 | |
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Required majority → | Unanimous | |
Yes | 132 / 132
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Motion of confidence Devendra Fadnavis (BJP nominee) | ||
Ballot → | 9 December 2024 | |
Required majority → | 145 out of 288 | |
237 / 288
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No | 0 / 288
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Abstention | 0 / 288
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Status: Confirmed by voice vote | ||
51 / 288
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Vacant seats | 0 / 288
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Speaker
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1 / 288
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Council of Ministers
editS.No | Name | Portrait | Constituency | Designation | Department | Party |
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1. | Devendra Fadnavis | Nagpur South West | Chief Minister |
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BJP | |
Deputy Chief Ministers | ||||||
2. | Eknath Shinde | Kopri-Pachpakhadi | Deputy Chief Minster |
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Shiv Sena | |
3. | Ajit Pawar | Baramati | Deputy Chief Minster |
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NCP |
Guardian Minister
editBy Departments
editAn alphabetical list of all the departments of Maharashtra Government with terms : Cabinet Ministers Update = 05 December 2024
Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
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Ministry of General Administration | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Law and Judiciary | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Information and Public Relations | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Information Technology | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Forests Department | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Home Affairs | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of State Border Defence | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Finance | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Planning | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of State Excise | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Water Resources | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Command Area Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Public Works (Excluding Public Undertakings) | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Public Works (Including Public Undertakings) | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Urban Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Revenue | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Industries | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Mining Department | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Marathi Language | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Energy, New and Renewable Energy | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Transport | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Housing | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Woman and Child Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Water Supply | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Sanitation | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Tribal Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Environment and Climate Change | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Tourism | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Protocol | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Medical Education | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Cultural Affairs | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Higher and Technical Education | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Food and Drug Administration | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
School Education | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Employment Guarantee | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Horticulture | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Co-operation | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Marketing | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Textiles | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Fisheries Department | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ports Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Public Health and Family Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Other Backward Classes | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Agriculture | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Other Backward Bahujan Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Ex. Servicemen Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Social Justice | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Vimukta Jati | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Special Assistance | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Nomadic Tribes | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Minority Development and Aukaf | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Special Backward Classes Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Animal Husbandry | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Khar Land Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Dairy Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Earthquake Rehabilitation | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Sports and Youth Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Disaster Management | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Relief & Rehabilitation | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Majority Welfare Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Soil and Water Conservation | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Rural Development | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Labour | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Disability Welfare | 05 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP |
References
editNotes
edit- ^ According to Article 164 of Indian Constitution, the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the state legislative assembly.
- ^ As official opposition in the Council and the largest opposition party in the assembly.
- ^ 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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- ^ "Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Highlights: Mahayuti Strikes Same Chord On CM Pick, Say Parties Will Discuss". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Mahayuti government tomorrow, Devendra Fadnavis urges Eknath Shinde to join". India Today. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "D Fadnavis Recommended My Name Last Time, I've Returned Favour: E Shinde". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.