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 Minister 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 | |
.jpg) (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 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]
Council of Ministers
editThe cabinet expansion was took place at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on 15 December 2024. Maharashtra can have a maximum of 43 ministers. 33 were inducted as Cabinet ministers, 6 were sworn in as ministers of state. 19 ministers from the BJP, 11 from the Shiv Sena and 9 from the NCP taken oath as cabinet ministers.[7][8]
Cabinet Ministers
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister | 5 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| Deputy Chief Minister | 5 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | ||
| Deputy Chief Minister | 5 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | ||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
Ministers of state
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | BJP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | NCP | |||
| 15 December 2024 | Incumbent | SHS | |||
Demographics of the Council of Ministers
editReferences
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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ The Indian Express (15 December 2024). "Maharashtra cabinet expanded; here is the full list of ministers". Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ News18 (15 December 2024). "Maharashtra Cabinet Takes Shape After Massive Mandate In Assembly Polls | Check List Of Ministers". Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
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