Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: Decision likely by Dec 14; Fadnavis to meet PM in Delhi
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live Updates: The BJP is expected to keep 21 to 22 ministerial berths, including the CM's post.
Fadnavis left for Delhi on Wednesday, his office said, adding it was a courtesy visit, the first after becoming the chief minister, as he would be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
"The cabinet expansion is likely by December 14. The allocation of home department to Shiv Sena is ruled out. The Shiv Sena may get urban development, but is unlikely to get revenue," said a BJP leader, who did not wish to be named.
The BJP is expected to keep 21 to 22 ministerial berths, including the CM's post, the leader said, adding that four to five ministerial berths may be kept vacant.
Shiv Sena leader and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was not travelling to the national capital, as per his office.
The Maharashtra cabinet can have a maximum of 43 ministers, including the chief minister.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: Shiv Sena's (UBT) Anand Dubey slams state government over governance gaps
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey criticised the lack of a fully formed Maharashtra cabinet, calling the swearing-in of the Chief Minister and Deputy CM a formality. He highlighted deteriorating law and order, citing recent violence in Parbhani, and urged the immediate formation of the cabinet to focus on the state’s development.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: Ajit Pawar visits Sharad Pawar on his birthday
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar visited the residence of NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar to extend birthday greetings to him today.
#WATCH | Delhi: Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar leaves from the residence of NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar after wishing him on his birthday today. https://t.co/8DlFXsQo0G pic.twitter.com/u4BIFk2K6g
— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2024
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: Shiv Sena to revamp cabinet with fresh faces
The suspense continues as the Shiv Sena prepares to introduce new faces to the Maharashtra Cabinet. Shiv Sena is expected to exclude three leaders who served as ministers in the previous cabinet. According to a party leader quoted by PTI, this decision is influenced by complaints regarding their performance and inaccessibility. The party plans to bring in fresh talent to fill these roles.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: BJP may retains Home Ministry
The BJP is likely to retain the Home Department, a key point of contention with the Shiv Sena, which had reportedly been eager to secure the portfolio. This comes as Eknath Shinde, previously the Chief Minister, has been relegated to the role of Deputy Chief Minister in the new administration.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Live: Stay tuned for latest updates
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Welcome to the live blog in the run-up to the Maharashtra cabinet expansion. Our team of reporters will bring you all the latest updates from the politically important state.
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