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Second Vasantdada Patil ministry
| Second Vasantdada Patil ministry | |
|---|---|
 Ministry of Maharashtra | |
| Date formed | 7 March 1978 |
| Date dissolved | 18 July 1978 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Sadiq Ali |
| Chief Minister | Vasantdada Patil |
| Total no. of members | 13 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) |
| Member parties | Congress Congress (I) |
| Status in legislature | Coalition government 148 / 288 (51%) |
| Opposition party | JNP |
| Opposition leader |
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| History | |
| Election(s) | 1978 |
| Legislature term(s) | 5 years |
| Predecessor | V. Patil I |
| Successor | Pawar I |
In the aftermath of 1978 Maharashtra legislative elections, Vasantdada Patil of the Congress was appointed Chief Minister.[1] A coalition government, it consisted of members from Congress and Congress (I), including Deputy Chief Minister Nashikrao Tirpude.[1]
The Patil ministry continued for four months, and was replaced by Sharad Pawar's Indian Congress (Socialist) breakaway faction.[2]
List of ministers[edit]
The short served ministry consisted of 13 cabinet ministers, including Patil.[3]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister General Administration, Planning, Urban Development Departments or portfolios not allocated to any minister. | Vasantdada Patil | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Deputy Chief Minister Home Affairs, Jails, Forests, and Cultural Affairs | Nashikrao Tirpude | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | Indian National Congress (Indira) | |
| Public Works and Dairy Development | Sundarrao Solanke | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Revenue and Rehabilitation | Madhukarrao Chaudhari | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Cooperation and Tourism | Prabha Rau | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | Indian National Congress (Indira) | |
| Finance, Food, and Civil Supplies | Yashwantrao Mohite | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Rural Development, Transport, and Aukaf | Baburao Kale | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Irrigation, Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, and Law and Judiciary | Ramrao Adik | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Industries and Labour | Sharad Pawar | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Energy, Sports, and Youth Services | Jawaharlal Darda | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Legislative Affairs, and Health and Family Welfare | Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Agriculture and Command Area Development Authority | Purushottam Dekate | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | Indian National Congress (Indira) | |
| Housing, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries | Sudhakarrao Naik | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | INC | |
| Education | Baliram Hiray | 7 March 1978 | 18 July 1978 | Indian National Congress (Indira) | |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Forty Years Ago, March 7, 1978: Vasantrao To Be CM". The Indian Express. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ↑ "Forty Years Ago, July 18, 1978: Pawar to be CM". The Indian Express. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ↑ "Parliamentary and Constitutional Developments (November 1, 1977 to April 30, 1978) - Maharashtra" (PDF). The Journal of Parliamentary Information. XXIV (2): 259, 267–268. Retrieved 11 May 2021.