title: Kher ministry (Bombay State)
text: # Kher ministry (Bombay State)
  
  B. G. Kher was the first Chief Minister of Bombay State. He had been the Prime Minister of the Bombay Presidency since 1946. The Presidency, on India's independence on 15 August 1947 became the Bombay State. Kher served until 1952 Bombay legislative elections. His government was succeeded by that of Morarji Desai.
  
  ## List of ministers
  
  | Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Chief Minister | B. G. Kher | 15 August 1947 | 21 April 1952 | INC |
  | Home Revenue | Morarji Desai | 15 August 1947 | 21 April 1952 | INC |
  | Labour Housing | Gulzarilal Nanda | 15 August 1947 | 1950 | INC |
  
  ### Parliamentary secretaries
  
  * Yashwantrao Chavan
  