Third Yashwantrao Chavan ministry
Third Yashwantrao Chavan ministry | |
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Ministry of Maharashtra | |
| Date formed | 1 May 1960 |
| Date dissolved | 7 March 1962 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Sri Prakasa |
| Chief Minister | Yashwantrao Chavan |
| Total no. of members | 26 14 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) 12 deputy ministers |
| Member parties | Congress |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| Opposition party | SCF CPI |
| Opposition leader |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Y. Chavan II (Bombay State) |
| Successor | Y. Chavan II (Maharashtra) |
Yashwantrao Chavan was the chief minister of Bombay State until its bifurcation into Maharashtra and Gujarat on 1 May 1960. Chavan became the first chief minister of Maharashtra from that day. His government continued till 1962 legislative elections, after which Chavan was sworn in for a second term.