First Vasantdada Patil ministry | |
|---|---|
 Ministry of the State of Maharashtra | |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Vasantdada Patil |
| Member party | Congress |
| Status in legislature | Coalition 222 / 288 (77%) |
| Opposition party | BJP JD |
| History | |
| Election | 1972 |
| Legislature term | 5 Years |
| Predecessor | First Shankarrao Chavan ministry |
| Successor | Second Vasantdada Patil ministry |
Vasantdada Patil became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the first time on 17 April 1977,[1][2] replacing Shankarrao Chavan. The government continued until the 1978 legislative elections, after which Patil continued with his second ministry.
- ^ "Parliamentary and Constitutional Developments (February 1, 1977 to April 30, 1977) - Maharashtra" (PDF). The Journal of Parliamentary Information. XXIII (3): 460, 464–465. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Chief Ministers (1937 to 2019)" (PDF). Maharashtra Legislature (in Marathi). Retrieved 15 May 2021.