List of deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra
Seal of Maharashtra
Incumbent Devendra Fadnavis (since 30 June 2022) Ajit Pawar (since 2 July 2023)
Deputy Chief Minister's Office (Maharashtra)
Style	The Honourable
Abbreviation	DCM
Member of	Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Maharashtra Legislative Council Cabinet
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.
Inaugural holder	Nasikrao Tirpude (March 1978 – July 1978)
Formation	5 March 1978 (47 years ago) (1978-03-05)

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.

Who is the Deputy Chief Minister?
- What does a Deputy Chief Minister do?
- How is a Deputy Chief Minister chosen?
A Look at Past Deputy Chief Ministers
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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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#	Name	Term of office	Chief Minister	Party
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
4	Gopinath Munde गोपीनाथ मुंडे	14 March 1995 – 18 October 1999	Manohar Joshi Narayan Rane	Bharatiya Janata Party
5	Chhagan Bhujbal छगन भुजबळ	18 October 1999 – 23 December 2003	Vilasrao Deshmukh Sushilkumar Shinde	Nationalist Congress Party
6	Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil विजयसिंह मोहिते-पाटील	25 December 2003 – 1 November 2004	Sushilkumar Shinde	Nationalist Congress Party
7	R. R. Patil आर.आर.पाटील	1 November 2004 – 8 December 2008	Vilasrao Deshmukh	Nationalist Congress Party
(5)	Chhagan Bhujbal छगन भुजबळ	8 December 2008 – 11 November 2010	Ashok Chavan	Nationalist Congress Party
8	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
9	Devendra Fadnavis देवेंद्र फडणवीस	30 June 2022 – Incumbent	Eknath Shinde	Bharatiya Janata Party
(8)	Ajit Pawar अजित पवार	2 July 2023 – Incumbent	Eknath Shinde	Nationalist Congress Party