Yashwantrao Chavan formed his second ministry as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 8 March 1962,[1] after leading his Indian National Congress to a majority in 1962 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election.

He demitted office in November 1962, having been appointed Minister of Defence by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

[2][3] He was succeeded by his buildings and communication minister, Marotrao Kannamwar.

[4] The Second Chavan ministry consisted of 31 members: Chavan, 16 cabinet ministers, and 14 deputy ministers.

[1] The regions of Maharashtra were represented as follows:[1]