List of Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra
Sunetra Ajit Pawar is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, serving since 31 January 2026. Born on 18 October 1963, in Ter, Maharashtra.
Here is the list of Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra from its formation in 1978 to 2026:
Name | Term of office | Constituency | Party |
Sunetra Ajit Pawar | 31 January 2026 - Present | Baramati | Nationalist Congress Party |
Eknath Shinde | 5 December 2024 - Till Now | Kopri-Pachpakhadi | Shiv Sena |
Ajit Pawar | 5 December 2024- Till Date | Baramati | Nationalist Congress Party |
2 July 2023 - 5 December 2024 | |||
Devendra Fadnavis | 30 June 2022 - 5 December 2024 | Nagpur South West | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Ajit Pawar | 30 December 2019 - 29 June 2022 | Baramati | Nationalist Congress Party |
23 November 2019 - 26 November 2019 | |||
7 December 2012 - 28 September 2014 | |||
11 November 2010 - 25 September 2012 | |||
Chhagan Bhujbal | 8 December 2008 - 11 November 2010 | Yevla | Nationalist Congress Party |
R. R. Patil | 1 November 2004 - 8 December 2008 | Tasgaon-Kavathe Mahankal | Nationalist Congress Party |
Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil | 25 December 2003 - 1 November 2004 | Malshiras | Nationalist Congress Party |
Chhagan Bhujbal | 18 October 1999 - 23 December 2003 | MLC | Nationalist Congress Party |
Gopinath Munde | 14 March 1995 - 18 October 1999 | Renapur | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Ramrao Adik | 2 February 1983 - 5 March 1985 | MLC | Nationalist Congress Party |
Sundarrao Solanke | 18 July 1978 - 17 February 1980 | Majalgaon | Indian Congress (Socialist) |
Nashikrao Tirpude | 5 March 1978 - 18 July 1978 | Bhandara | Indian National Congress |
Name - Sunetra Ajit Pawar
Born -18 October 1963
Political Party - Nationalist Congress Party
Constituency - Baramati
FAQs on Deputy CM of Maharashtra
- Who is the Current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Sunetra Ajit Pawar being the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from January 2026.
- Can there be more than one Deputy Chief Minister in Maharashtra?
Yes, Maharashtra can have more than one Deputy Chief Minister Now, especially when the ruling party wishes to balance power among different regions or communities.
- Who appoints the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in consultation with the party leadership, appoints the Deputy Chief Minister(s) as part of the state cabinet.
- How is the Deputy Chief Minister appointed in Maharashtra?
The Deputy CM is appointed by the Governor of Maharashtra on the recommendation of the Chief Minister, typically from among senior leaders of the ruling alliance.
- Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
The first Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra was Nasikrao Tirpude, who served in 1978.
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