Cabinet Type: | Ministry |
Jurisdiction: | Maharashtra |
Flag: | File:Seal of Maharashtra.svg |
Flag Border: | true |
Date Formed: | 5 April 1957 |
Date Dissolved: | 30 April 1960 |
Government Head: | Yashwantrao Chavan |
Government Head Title: | Chief Minister |
State Head: | Sri Prakasa |
State Head Title: | Governor |
Total Number: | 27 15 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) 12 deputy ministers |
Political Parties: | Congress |
Legislature Status: | Majority government |
Previous: | Y. Chavan I (Bombay State) |
Successor: | Y. Chavan I (Maharashtra) |
Following the 1957 legislative elections, incumbent Bombay State chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan was sworn in for the second time in April 1957.[1] Chavan served until 30 April 1960, when the State was dissolved and divided into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. After dissolution, Chavan continued as the chief minister of Maharashtra.
The initial ministry consisted of 15 cabinet ministers.