First Shankarrao Chavan ministry | |
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Ministry of Maharashtra | |
Date formed | 21 February 1975 |
Date dissolved | 16 April 1977 |
People and organisations | |
Governor | Ali Yavar Jung (1975-76) |
Chief Minister | Shankarrao Chavan |
Total no. of members | 14 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) |
Member parties | Congress |
Status in legislature | Majority government |
Opposition party | PWPI BJS |
Opposition leader | |
History | |
Predecessor | V. Naik III |
Successor | V. Patil I |
Shankarrao Chavan was appointed as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the first time on 21 February 1975, replacing Vasantrao Naik.[1] His first ministry lasted till 16 April 1977, and was succeeded by Vasantdada Patil's ministry.[2][3]