First Deshmukh ministry | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Maharashtra | |
 | |
| Date formed | 18 October 1999 |
| Date dissolved | 16 January 2003 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Governor P. C. Alexander (1999–2002) Governor Mohammed Fazal (2002-03) |
| Head of government | Vilasrao Deshmukh |
| No. of ministers | 26 Cabinet ministers Congress (12) NCP (12) PWP (1) BBM (1) |
| Member parties | Congress NCP Other smaller parties and independents |
| Status in legislature | Coalition 148 / 288 (51%) |
| Opposition party | Shiv Sena BJP |
| Opposition leader | Narayan Rane (Shiv Sena) (Assembly) Nitin Gadkari (BJP) (Council) |
| History | |
| Election | 1999 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Narayan Rane ministry |
| Successor | Shinde ministry |
The Indian National Congress politician Vilasrao Deshmukh formed his first government after the 1999 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election.[1] The government consisted of Deshmukh's Congress party, Nationalist Congress Party, several smaller parties, and independent politicians.[1][2] Deshmukh was sworn in on 18 October 1999[1] and continued as Chief Minister until his resignation on 16 January 2003.[3]
- ^ a b c "Deshmukh sworn in Maharashtra CM". The Tribune. 19 October 1999. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Congress, NCP agree to prune ministry". Rediff News. 29 October 1999. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Deshmukh quits, Shinde to take over in Maharashtra". Rediff News. 16 January 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2021.