| Flag: | Flag of India.svg |
| Jurisdiction: | the State of Maharashtra |
| Cabinet Type: | ministry |
| Cabinet Number: | 32nd |
| Incumbent: | 2024-present |
| Governor Title: | Governor |
| Governor: | C. P. Radhakrishnan |
| Government Head Title: | Chief Minister |
| Government Head: | Devendra Fadnavis |
| Deputy Government Head: | Ajit Pawar & Eknath Shinde |
| Deputy Government Head Title: | Deputy |
| Predecessor: | Eknath Shinde ministry |
| Opposition Parties: | SS(UBT) |
| Members Number: | 43 |
| Political Parties: | Maha Yuti |
| Legislature Term: | 15th Assembly (2024-present) |
| Election: | 2024 |
| Legislature Status: | Majority government (coalition) Assembly: Council |
Third Fadnavis ministry is set to form on 5 December 2024 in Maharashtra. The ministry will consist of maximum 43 members. Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan will administer the oath and secrecy at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Following 2022 Maharashtra political crisis and 2023 Nationalist Congress Party split, Maha Yuti contested in 48 seats at Lok Sabha as part of National Democratic Alliance in May 2024 general elections. However, they lose to Maha Vikas Aghadi in 18-30.[1]
After few months, Assembly elections were called 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]
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 November 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Required majority → | Unanimous | ||
| Yes | |||
| Motion of confidence Devendra Fadnavis (BJP nominee) | |||
| Ballot → | TBD | ||
| Required majority → | Simple majority | ||
| Abstention | |||
| Status: | |||
| Absent | |||
| Vacant seats | |||
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