Second Deshmukh ministry | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Maharashtra | |
 | |
| Date formed | 1 November 2004 |
| Date dissolved | 4 December 2008 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Governor Mohammed Fazal (2004) Governor S. M. Krishna (2004-08) Governor S. C. Jamir (2008) |
| Head of government | Vilasrao Deshmukh |
| No. of ministers | 27 Cabinet ministers Congress (8) NCP (17) Independents (2) |
| Member parties | Congress NCP Independents |
| Status in legislature | Coalition 155 / 288 (54%) |
| Opposition party | Shiv Sena BJP |
| Opposition leader |
Narayan Rane (Shiv Sena) (2004-05) Pandurang Fundkar (BJP) (2005-08) |
| History | |
| Election | 2004 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Shinde ministry |
| Successor | First Ashok Chavan ministry |
Vilasrao Deshmukh of the Indian National Congress formed his second Maharashtra government after his party won the 2004 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections, in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party.[1] Deshmukh had previously served as the State's Chief Minister from 1999 to 2003.[2]
- ^ Shiv Kumar (2 November 2004). "Vilasrao sworn in Maharashtra CM". The Tribune. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Deshmukh quits, Shinde to take over in Maharashtra". Rediff News. 16 January 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2021.