Second Vasantdada Patil ministry | |
|---|---|
 Ministry of Maharashtra | |
| Date formed | 7 March 1978 |
| Date dissolved | 18 July 1978 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Sadiq Ali |
| Chief Minister | Vasantdada Patil |
| Total no. of members | 13 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) |
| Member parties | Indian National Congress (U) Congress (I) |
| Status in legislature | Coalition government 148 / 288 (51%) |
| Opposition party | JNP |
| Opposition leader |
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| History | |
| Election | 1978 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | V. Patil I |
| Successor | Pawar I |
In the aftermath of 1978 Maharashtra legislative elections, Vasantdada Patil of the Indian National Congress(U) was appointed Chief Minister.[1] A coalition government, it consisted of members from Congress(Urs) and Congress (I), including Deputy Chief Minister Nashikrao Tirpude.[1]
The Patil ministry continued for four months, and was replaced by Sharad Pawar's Indian Congress (Socialist) breakaway faction.[2]
- ^ a b "Forty Years Ago, March 7, 1978: Vasantrao To Be CM". The Indian Express. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Forty Years Ago, July 18, 1978: Pawar to be CM". The Indian Express. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.