Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely on December 11 or 12
The Hindu
Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra government expected on December 11 or 12, with BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP likely to retain key departments.
“Cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 11 or 12,” sources said on Friday (December 6, 2024).
“In all likelihood, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP will retain Finance and the BJP the Home department as in the previous Eknath Shinde-led government,” sources told PTI.
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena will retain Urban Development and may also get Revenue, if Sena sources are to be believed.
A Cabinet in Maharashtra can have a maximum of 43 Ministers, including the Chief Minister.
“The BJP, the biggest constituent of the Mahayuti alliance, is expected to get 21–22 ministerial posts. The Shiv Sena could get 11 to 12 ministerial berths and NCP nine to 10 berths,” the sources said.
“The final decision on the number of Ministers who would take oath will be taken in a day or two,” said a senior BJP leader.
The speaker’s election will be held on Monday (December 9, 2024), followed by a trust vote of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government.
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