List of deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra |
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Deputy Chief Minister's Office (Maharashtra) | |
Style | The Honourable |
Abbreviation | DCM |
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Seat | Mantralaya, Mumbai |
Nominator | Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
Appointer | Governor of Maharashtra |
Term length | At the confidence of the assembly
5 years and is subject to no term limits.
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Inaugural holder | Nasikrao Tirpude (March 1978 – July 1978) |
Formation | 5 March 1978 |
The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra is a very important leader in the Government of Maharashtra. Think of them as the second-in-command to the Chief Minister. They help lead the state government and are a key member of the team of ministers who make decisions for Maharashtra.
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Who is the Deputy Chief Minister?
The Deputy Chief Minister is like a vice-captain for the state. They are part of the executive branch, which means they help carry out the laws and manage the state's daily work. They are the second highest-ranking minister in the group of leaders called the Council of Ministers.
What does a Deputy Chief Minister do?
The main job of a Deputy Chief Minister is to support the Chief Minister. They help with important decisions and manage different government departments. Sometimes, they might even take charge of a specific area, like finance or home affairs. They work to make sure the state runs smoothly and that people's needs are met.
How is a Deputy Chief Minister chosen?
The Governor of Maharashtra officially appoints the Deputy Chief Minister. However, this person is usually chosen by the Chief Minister from among the elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly or the Maharashtra Legislative Council. They need to have the trust of the assembly to stay in their position.
A Look at Past Deputy Chief Ministers
Maharashtra has had several Deputy Chief Ministers over the years. These leaders have played a big role in the state's history and development. Here's a simplified list of some of the people who have held this important position.
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1 | Nasikrao Tirpude नाशिकराव तिरपुडे |
5 March 1978 – 18 July 1978 | Vasantdada Patil | Indian National Congress | |
2 | Sundarrao Solanke सुंदरराव सोळंके |
18 July 1978 – 17 February 1980 | Sharad Pawar | Indian Congress (Socialist) | |
3 | Ramrao Adik रामराव आदिक |
2 February 1983 – 5 March 1985 | Vasantdada Patil | Indian National Congress | |
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Gopinath Munde गोपीनाथ मुंडे |
14 March 1995 – 18 October 1999 | Manohar Joshi Narayan Rane |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Chhagan Bhujbal छगन भुजबळ |
18 October 1999 – 23 December 2003 | Vilasrao Deshmukh Sushilkumar Shinde |
Nationalist Congress Party |
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Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil विजयसिंह मोहिते-पाटील |
25 December 2003 – 1 November 2004 | Sushilkumar Shinde | Nationalist Congress Party |
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R. R. Patil आर.आर.पाटील |
1 November 2004 – 8 December 2008 | Vilasrao Deshmukh | Nationalist Congress Party |
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Chhagan Bhujbal छगन भुजबळ |
8 December 2008 – 11 November 2010 | Ashok Chavan | Nationalist Congress Party |
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Ajit Pawar अजित पवार |
11 November 2010 – 25 September 2012 7 December 2012 – 28 September 2014 23 November 2019 – 26 November 2019 30 December 2019 – 29 June 2022 |
Prithviraj Chavan Devendra Fadnavis Uddhav Thackeray |
Nationalist Congress Party |
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Devendra Fadnavis देवेंद्र फडणवीस |
30 June 2022 – Incumbent | Eknath Shinde | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Ajit Pawar अजित पवार |
2 July 2023 – Incumbent | Eknath Shinde | Nationalist Congress Party |
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See also
- List of governors of Maharashtra
- List of chief ministers of Maharashtra
- List of Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
- List of speakers of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- List of Deputy Speakers of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- List of Leader of the House of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- List of Leaders of the House of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
- List of Deputy Leader of the House of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- List of Leader of the Opposition of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- List of Leader of the Opposition of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
- Chief Ministers of India