In the aftermath of 1978 Maharashtra legislative elections,

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of the Indian National Congress(U) was appointed

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. A coalition government, it consisted of members from Congress(Urs) and Congress (I), including

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. The Patil ministry continued for four months, and was replaced by

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breakaway faction.

List of ministers

The short served ministry consisted of 13 cabinet ministers, including Patil.

References

{{Maharashtra state government ministries Indian National Congress P P Cabinets established in 1978 Cabinets disestablished in 1978