Andhra Pradesh Cabinet LIVE: Fulfilling Poll Promise, Jagan Gears Up to Induct 5 Deputy CMs

Traditionally, SCs and minorities used to side with the Congress and its leaders, which has now been replaced by the YSR Congress and Reddys. Backward castes used to support the TDP which always had a Kamma leadership. 

Changing Traditions | The two politically dominant communities in the state are Reddys and Kammas. While former CM Chandrababu Naidu belongs to the former, Jagan belongs to the latter. Contrary to expectations that the Reddy community would get a lion's share, the chief minister's move to include people from different communities is being welcomed by all.

Talking about the CM's decision to include deputies from different communities and region, YSRCP MLAs said that the Jagan's decision is an innovative one and created history with his decisions.

Jagan, as the chief minister is popularly known, had taken oath as the chief minister at a public ceremony in Vijayawada on May 30.

"We worked hard collectively for the past 10 years. Finally, we have come to the power. Everyone will get opportunity but will have to wait. We have to work to fulfill the aspirations of the people," Jagan told party legislators.

Reddy announced in party meeting yesterday that a total of 25 MLAs will get a chance this time, and a fresh batch of 25 legislators will be taken in after the rejig. Those who do not get a berth will be given chance in the nominated posts and party's responsibilities.

The chief minister has said that the cabinet would be reconstituted two and a half years later after a mid-term review of the government's performance. 

Reddy Meets Andhra Governor | Reddy met Governor ESL Narasimhan ahead of the oath taking ceremony and submitted the list of 25 ministers, who will be sworn-in today. The governor had arrived in Amravati earlier today.

Jagan led YSRCP to power with a landslide victory last month, winning 151 seats in 175-member Assembly. It also bagged 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats.

The five deputy chief ministers will be from five different regions of Andhra Pradesh — Rayalaseema, Prakasham, Krishna Delta, Godavari and Vizag. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy made the announcement in a meeting of the YRS Congress Legislature Party, which was held at his residence in Tadepally yesterday.

Five Deputy Chief Ministers | Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will appoint deputy chief ministers for the state. In a first, he is set to appoint five deputy chief ministers from different communities, including SC, ST, BC, Kapu and minority communities. 

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet will take oath at 11.49 am today in Secretariat premises of Amravati. Governor ESL Narasimhan will administer the oath to the new cabinet, which Reddy said would predominantly comprise members from the weaker sections.