[2] However, following graft allegation related to Adarsh Housing Society scam, Chavan resigned as the Chief Minister in November 2010.

The reasons cited for Chavan's appointment included his relatively corruption-free "clean image" and his lack of allegiance to any of the state's intra-party factions.

The Chavan ministry served until its defeat in the 2014 Legislative Assembly election by the BJP and Shiv Sena.

On his appointment as the Chief Minister, Chavan was elected to the State's upper house, the Legislative Council in April 2011.

[9] Chavan appointed coalition partner NCP's Ajit Pawar as his Deputy Chief Minister.