Q. Who became Chief Minister of Maharashtra after the 2004 Assembly election?
Answer: Vilasrao Deshmukh
Notes: Vilasrao Deshmukh was reappointed Chief Minister after the 2004 Maharashtra polls. The INC-NCP alliance formed the government with Deshmukh leading. Chhagan Bhujbal became Deputy CM. Deshmukh served from November 2004, reflecting INC’s sustained influence in state politics during the period.