| Cabinet Type: | Ministry |
| Jurisdiction: | Maharashtra |
| Flag: | File:Seal of Maharashtra.svg |
| Flag Border: | true |
| Date Formed: | 7 March 1978 |
| Date Dissolved: | 18 July 1978 |
| Government Head: | Vasantdada Patil |
| Government Head Title: | Chief Minister |
| State Head: | Sadiq Ali |
| State Head Title: | Governor |
| Total Number: | 13 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) |
| Political Parties: | Indian National Congress (U) Congress (I) |
| Legislature Status: | Coalition government |
| Opposition Party: | JNP |
| Opposition Leader: |
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| Election: | 1978 |
| Legislature Term: | 5 years |
| Previous: | V. Patil I |
| Successor: | Pawar I |
In the aftermath of 1978 Maharashtra legislative elections, Vasantdada Patil of the Indian National Congress(U) was appointed Chief Minister.[1] A coalition government, it consisted of members from Congress(Urs) and Congress (I), including Deputy Chief Minister Nashikrao Tirpude.
The Patil ministry continued for four months, and was replaced by Sharad Pawar's Indian Congress (Socialist) breakaway faction.[2]
The short served ministry consisted of 13 cabinet ministers, including Patil.[3]