The Third Fadnavis ministry was formed on 5 December 2024 as the 32nd Government of Maharashtra. The ministry would likely consist of maximum 43 members. The then-governor, C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, respectively at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Pawar unexpectedly died in the 2026 Baramati Learjet 45 crash.