Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis handed over his resignation to Governor B S Koshyari on Tuesday afternoon.
"Fadnavis called on the governor and tendered his resignation," said a statement from Raj Bhavan.
Fadnavis, sworn in only three days ago, announced at a press conference on Tuesday that he was going to resign as with deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar stepping down, the BJP does not have a majority in the Assembly.