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Maharashtra
Ajanta Caves in north-central Maharashtra state, India.
The government of Maharashtra is structured according to the national constitution of 1950, following a parliamentary system of governance.12
Executive and Legislative Branches
- Governor: The constitutional head of state, appointed by the president of India.1
- Chief Minister and Council of Ministers: The chief minister, who leads the council of ministers, holds the real administrative power. They are responsible for policymaking, implementing laws, and acting as the link between the council and the governor.12
- Legislature: Maharashtra has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) and the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). Both bodies hold sessions in Mumbai and annually in Nagpur.12
Judiciary and Local Administration
- Judiciary: The state is served by a High Court based in Mumbai, with additional branches in Nagpur and Aurangabad.1
- Local Government: The state is divided into districts and talukas (townships). Local administration is managed through zilla parishads (district councils), panchayat samiti (township councils), and gram panchayats (village councils), while urban areas are governed by municipal corporations and councils.1