Third Fadnavis ministry
Third Fadnavis ministry | |
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 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 |
The Third Fadnavis ministry was formed on 5th of December 2024 in . The ministry will likely consist of maximum 43 members. The Governor of the state C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minster,Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
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
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 | |
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| Required majority → | Unanimous 
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| Yes | 132 / 132
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| Motion of confidence Devendra Fadnavis (BJP nominee) | ||
| Ballot → | 9 December 2024 | |
| Required majority → | 145 out of 288 | |
230 / 288
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| No | 0 / 288
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| Abstention | 0 / 288
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| Status: Confirmed by voice vote
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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
Guardian Minister
References
Notes
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.