Maharashtra CM Fadnavis set to expand cabinet on Sunday
5 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis set to expand cabinet on Sunday

India TV News  

Seeking to consolidate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's position before the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will expand his cabinet on Sunday, official sources said in Mumbai on Saturday. Party president Ramdas Athawale is already a Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet. However, speculation is rife over the ruling ally Shiv Sena getting the post of Deputy Chief Minister, while it seems certain to get two more cabinet berths. Related Stories AAP rebel MLA sharpens attack amid 'switch-over' talk Fadnavis is presently in New Delhi for a meeting with party bigwigs to finalise the nitty-gritty of the expansion and discuss certain major projects concerning the state, as well attending the meeting of the Niti Aayog's governing council.

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Bihar Cabinet likely to be expanded with four BJP Ministers after Makar Sankranti
1 day, 21 hours ago

Bihar Cabinet likely to be expanded with four BJP Ministers after Makar Sankranti

The Hindu  

The Bihar Cabinet is likely to be expanded between January 15 and 30 after the end of Makar Sankranti, which is considered an inauspicious period by many, in view of the State Assembly elections due in October-November this year. The NDA government’s Cabinet was last expanded on March 15, 2024 when 21 Ministers — nine from Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal …

DC Edit | Maha Cabinet must start work
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DC Edit | Maha Cabinet must start work

Deccan Chronicle  

Notwithstanding the Mahayuti getting a clear mandate in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state has witnessed only confusion over the government formation for nearly a month. After delays in deciding the chief minister and Cabinet expansion, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has finally allocated Cabinet portfolios to his ministers. Bharatiya Janata Party has kept all key posts in the state, including …

Maharashtra cabinet shake-up: Are ministers ‘unhappy’ with shuffle? Ajit Pawar’s BIG reveal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet shake-up: Are ministers ‘unhappy’ with shuffle? Ajit Pawar’s BIG reveal

Live Mint  

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, has acknowledged that not all ministers were happy with their assigned roles in the Maharashtra Cabinet, highlighting the challenges posed by such a large cabinet. During a recent event in Baramati, Ajit Pawar noted, "As the number of ministers is high, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had to …

Maharashtra portfolios allocated, Mahayuti now stares at guardian minister hurdle
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra portfolios allocated, Mahayuti now stares at guardian minister hurdle

India Today  

After the distribution of portfolios in the newly-formed Mahayuti 2.0 government in Maharashtra, an intense competition has emerged among senior ministers vying for the coveted guardian minister posts of their respective districts. Sources told India Today TV that Eknath Shinde is poised to take on the role of guardian minister for Thane district, while Ajit Pawar is expected to oversee …

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Acknowledges Discontent Over Portfolios: ‘Obviously Some Are Not Happy’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Acknowledges Discontent Over Portfolios: ‘Obviously Some Are Not Happy’

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar acknowledged on Sunday that not all ministers are pleased with their assigned portfolios following the recent Cabinet reshuffle. Addressing the high number of ministers and limited portfolios, Pawar said, “As the number of ministers is high, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had to give each minister a portfolio. Obviously, some are happy and some are …

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio while another Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been allocated the Finance department. Lion's Share in Ministries Shinde clearly seems to have bargained hard with the BJP – the single largest …

Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained Home department and law and judiciary department, while Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar got Urban Development department and finance department respectively, in the portfolio allocation among the cabinet ministers in Maharashtra on Saturday. DCM Eknath Shinde will retain his favourite Urban Development department, along with two other portfolios - Housing and …

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home ministry as Maharashtra govt allocates portfolios; Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde get…
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home ministry as Maharashtra govt allocates portfolios; Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde get…

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home Ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was allocated the Finance department while Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio. 39 ministers belonging to the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP also took oath on December 15 — a day before the Winter Session of the …

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...

ABP News  

The Maharashtra government on Saturday formally announced the allocation of portfolios among the ministers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, has been entrusted with key responsibilities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been given charge of Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation | Pankaja Mude gets the charge of …

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home, Ajit Pawar gets Finance in new Maharashtra Cabinet
3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home, Ajit Pawar gets Finance in new Maharashtra Cabinet

India Today  

The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Saturday announced the much-awaited portfolio allocation with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping Home Ministry and NCP leader Ajit Pawar getting Finance and Planning departments. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, who was reportedly keen on getting the Home department, has been assigned portfolios such as Urban Development, Housing, and …

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home
3 weeks, 2 days ago

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Thirty-nine legislators from MahaYuti allies were sworn in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government on December 15, but the ministers are functioning without portfolios. Sources said portfolios will be distributed among the alliance partners – BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP – on the basis of the previous government’s allocation formula with some changes. “Chief Minister Devendra …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

The portfolio allocation in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours, said the sources. While the BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party got 11 and 9 berths, respectively. Shiv Sena may get THESE ministries Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena may …

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : With the BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi completing six months in power, the buzz over cabinet expansion and inclusion of more ministers in the council has begun to gain steam. Union Home minister Amit Shah’s likely visit to the state in the last week of this month, most possibly on December 28, has added fuel …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: The expansion of cabinet in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has triggered resentment among former ministers and some lawmakers from all the three Mahayuti allies – the Bharatijya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Among the disgruntled leaders, is senior NCP leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who on Monday said that the denial of cabinet berth could …

Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts

India Today  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra cabinet got expanded on December 15 with leaders of the Mahayuti alliance taking oath as ministers. After the swearing-in ceremony, several leaders of the Mahayuti alliance openly expressed their displeasure over being denied ministerial berths during the cabinet expansion while speaking to India Today TV on the first day of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra …

DC Edit | Cabinet expansion proves challenging for Maha CM
3 weeks, 4 days ago

DC Edit | Cabinet expansion proves challenging for Maha CM

Deccan Chronicle  

The Maharashtra Cabinet has 42 ministers, including the CM and two DCMs. While Mr Fadnavis has included 19 first time ministers, several senior leaders from all three parties — Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party — are sulking after being overlooked. Prominent BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar, who is close to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, has made his …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar has resigned from all party posts while expressing disappointment at not being included in the Maharashtra cabinet. Speaking to reporters in Bhandara on Sunday, Mr. Bhondekar, who was the Shiv Sena's deputy leader and co-ordinator for eastern Vidarbha districts, claimed his party head and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had promised him a cabinet berth. …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: CM Fadnavis hints at review of ministers, Dy CM Pawar warns non-performers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: CM Fadnavis hints at review of ministers, Dy CM Pawar warns non-performers

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has said Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a ‘performance audit’ of ministers during their tenure. While Fadnavis didn't mention any timeline, his deputy and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said the ministers of his party will get two-and-a-half years and only those who perform will progress. The Cabinet expansion saw …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Upset MLAs, govt's reassurance & CM's ‘audit’ plan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Upset MLAs, govt's reassurance & CM's ‘audit’ plan

Hindustan Times  

Amid reports of some MLAs being upset after being left out of the freshly expanded Maharashtra cabinet, state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said some ministers who took oath will have a tenure of two and a half years, adding that an "opportunity to others" will be given for the remainder tenure. Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, state …

Fadnavis Expands Cabinet, Drops Key Figures in Mahayuti
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis Expands Cabinet, Drops Key Figures in Mahayuti

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The much-awaited Cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government on Sunday proved to be a heartbreak for some of the prominent legislators in Maharashtra. The BJP, however, sprang a surprise by dropping Sudhir Mungantiwar and Ravindra Chavan, two of the senior ministers in the earlier Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government. Shiv Sena leaders Shambhuraj Desai, Dada Bhuse, Sanjay Rathod, …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: When will portfolios be announced? Devendra Fadnavis says ‘it will be cleared…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: When will portfolios be announced? Devendra Fadnavis says ‘it will be cleared…’

Live Mint  

The 10-day-old Maharashtra government was expanded on Sunday — with 39 MLAs from the ruling coalition taking oath in Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also indicated that portfolio allocations would be announced within the next few days. Meanwhile Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded at least one portfolio for his party after being ‘snubbed’ by the Mahayuti alliance. The NCP …

Top News on Dec 15: Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Market cap of top 5 firms surges, Bengaluru techie’s wife held, more
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Top News on Dec 15: Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Market cap of top 5 firms surges, Bengaluru techie’s wife held, more

Live Mint  

Top News on Dec 15: On Sunday, a number of key developments took place, including gains in market cap of five top firms, GNG Electronics' IPO plans, Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Pushpa 2 collection and more. Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde, Aditi Tatkare among 39 ministers included in Fadnavis govt — Full list Swearing-in ceremony of the much-awaited Maharashtra cabinet ministers …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Meet the 4 women ministers inducted into Devendra Fadnavis-led govt
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Meet the 4 women ministers inducted into Devendra Fadnavis-led govt

Live Mint  

The newly elected Maharashtra government was expanded on Sunday — with 39 lawmakers taking oath in Nagpur. The BJP was allocated 19 ministerial berths while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena secured 11 departments and the Nationalist Congress Party headed by Ajit Pawar garnered nine. Four women MLAs featured on the list — including two BJP lawmakers who were appointed as …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde, Aditi Tatkare among 39 ministers included in Fadnavis govt — Full list
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde, Aditi Tatkare among 39 ministers included in Fadnavis govt — Full list

Live Mint  

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: The much-awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Maharashtra government took place on Sunday as 39 ministers were sworn-in at a ceremony in Nagpur. Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar also took oath as ministers. Six legislators — BJP's Meghana Bordikar, Madhuri Misal and Pankaj Bhoyar; NCP's Indranil Naik; Shiv …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde Among 19 BJP Leaders Take Oath, 11 From Sena & 9 From NCP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Pankaja Munde Among 19 BJP Leaders Take Oath, 11 From Sena & 9 From NCP

ABP News  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: The oath-taking for the new ministers in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government was held on Sunday, December 15, in Nagpur, ending the hectic parleys over the Chief Minister chair and ministry allocation. BJP's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and BJP leaders Radhakrishna Vikhepatil, Chandrakant Patil, Nitesh Rane, and Pankaja Munde have taken oath as Cabinet Ministers …

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News  

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE: BJP’s Nitesh Rane, Shiv Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik take oath as ministers
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE: BJP’s Nitesh Rane, Shiv Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik take oath as ministers

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion LIVE Updates: The much awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Maharashtra government is taking place on Sunday, December 15, with the new ministers taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur. 6:05 pm BJP's Meghana Bordikar, NCP's Indranil Naik, Shiv Sena's Yogesh Kadam sworn in as Maharashtra Cabinet ministers. 6:00 pm BJP's Madhuri Misal, Akash …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: 12 Shiv Sena MLAs to take oath as ministers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: 12 Shiv Sena MLAs to take oath as ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Twelve MLAs from Shiv Sena are set to take oath as ministers in Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sunday.Shiv Sena MLA Bharatshet Gogawale said that the oath-taking ceremony will take place at 4 pm today.According to Gogawale, twelve MLAs from his party including himself will take oath as ministers of which seven are new faces. "I would not be able to …

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers

The Hindu  

After days of friction and wrangling, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government on Sunday appointed 39 new Ministers, taking the Cabinet strength to 42. Prominent appointments include BJP State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, and party leaders Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Girish Mahajan; Shiv Sena leaders Gulabrao Patil, Pratap Sarnaik, Dada Bhuse, and Sanjay Rathod; and Nationalist Congress …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Mahayuti government is likely to take place on Sunday evening at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur and portfolios will be allocated later even as the three alliance partners are still engaged in talks to finalise the formula for sharing ministerial berths. One is 15:8:7 in which 15 ministers of the BJP will take oath, …

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?

India Today  

Following a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti cabinet is scheduled for 4 pm today in Nagpur. Several Shiv Sena and NCP MLAs are set to be inducted into the council of ministers, reflecting the alliance's push to finalize its governance team. In addition, several new faces from the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 39 MLAs sworn in as ministers in Fadnavis-led govt | Full list
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: 39 MLAs sworn in as ministers in Fadnavis-led govt | Full list

India TV News  

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: The much-awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Maharashtra government took place on Sunday, with 39 ministers, taking its strength to 42. Here's the full list of new ministers BJP MLAs sworn as Ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Chandrakant Patil Girish Mahajan Ganesh Naik Mangal Prabhat Lodha Jaykumar Rawal Pankaja Munde Atul Save Ashok Uike Ashish Shelar …

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti will also give a chance to other legislators, who have not found a place in the current ministry, during this government's tenure. "We will give an opportunity to others also for two-and-a-half years," NCP leader Pawar said addressing a gathering of his party workers in Nagpur before …

Maharashtra cabinet expanded: Check full list of 39 newly-inducted ministers
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expanded: Check full list of 39 newly-inducted ministers

India Today  

A total of 39 MLAs took oath as cabinet ministers of the Maharashtra Assembly in Nagpur on Sunday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. While nine MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party were sworn in, 11 MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena were inducted into the …

Cabinet expansion: Mahayuti MLAs scramble for berths
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cabinet expansion: Mahayuti MLAs scramble for berths

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The scramble for ministerial berths in the new BJP-led Mahayuti government hit fever pitch on Saturday, with MLAs in the Shiv Sena and BJP in the ruling coalition vying fiercely for positions in the new Cabinet and council of ministers. Cabinet expansion: Mahayuti MLAs scramble for berths The first cabinet expansion in the Devendra Fadnavis government will take place …

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’

Live Mint  

The BJP-led coalition is preparing for a Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra following a landslide return to power last month. Home Minister Amit Shah insisted on Saturday that there was no rift within the grouping — rubbishing claims that former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was ‘upset’ after missing the top post. Meanwhile sources told PTI that the cabinet expansion would take …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
4 weeks ago

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 15, with new Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party set to take the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur, official sources said. Mr. Shinde, initially reluctant to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s post …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 15, new ministers to take oath in Nagpur: Report
Top News
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 15, new ministers to take oath in Nagpur: Report

Hindustan Times  

The cabinet expansion of the newly elected BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is set to take place, with the oath of office ceremony scheduled to be held in Nagpur, PTI reported citing official sources. Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on December 5, with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar being sworn-in …

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion
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4 weeks ago

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Eknath Shinde is still holding out, in an all-out effort to salvage what he can from a BJP-led government that is calling the shots. The reluctant deputy chief minister, who pushed for the sensitive home portfolio till the last minute, among other things, has delayed the proposed cabinet expansion ahead of the winter session of the state legislature. Shiv …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Set For This Date, 43 Ministers To Take Oath In Devendra Fadnavis-Led Govt In Nagpur
Top News
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Set For This Date, 43 Ministers To Take Oath In Devendra Fadnavis-Led Govt In Nagpur

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will expand his cabinet on Sunday. Sources indicated that 21 BJP leaders, 12 Shiv Sena leaders, and 10 NCP leaders will take the oath as ministers in Nagpur. Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule met Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde on Friday. As a result, he did not accompany Chief Minister Devendra …

Mahayuti’s Maharashtra formula on portfolios cracked: CM Fadnavis
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mahayuti’s Maharashtra formula on portfolios cracked: CM Fadnavis

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI : After meeting the top leadership of BJP in Delhi, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the formula for portfolio allocations among MahaYuti allies has been finalised and cabinet expansion will take place soon. He said that the names of the probable ministers from the BJP in his cabinet have been shortlisted and the final decision will …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Modi
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to take the state to the "next level" of development under his guidance. Extremely thankful to Hon PM Narendra Modi ji for your valuable time, guidance, blessings and standing firm behind Maharashtra. In last 10 years, with your support Maharashtra is Number 1 in …

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Nearly three weeks since winning majority in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance is yet to divide the cabinet portfolios among the three alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting comes amid the three parties …

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid suspense over Maharashtra Cabinet expansion
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid suspense over Maharashtra Cabinet expansion

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid suspense over state Cabinet expansion which is likely to take place by December 14. The talks on portfolio allocation among the ruling Mahayuti allies - Bharatiya Janata Party, National Congress Party and Shiv Sena entered the final round. All key ministries like Home, Urban Development, Revenue, …

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday confirmed December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Cabinet. Responding to a question on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Pawar said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has met with Amit Shah regarding this and the Cabinet expansion will take place …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Portfolio allocation almost finalised | Here's who may get what
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Portfolio allocation almost finalised | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: The talks on portfolio allocation among the ruling Mahayuti allies - Bharatiya Janata Party, National Congress Party and Shiv Sena entered the final round. If Shinde does not agree, Urban Development will remain with Shiv Sena and Revenue with BJP. These ministries may go to BJP's quota All key ministries like Home, Urban Development, Revenue, Law and …

Fadnavis to drop 30% ministers from Shinde cabinet
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Fadnavis to drop 30% ministers from Shinde cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Even almost a week after the formation of the BJP-led government in Maharashtra, cabinet expansion has not taken place. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar have gone to New Delhi to meet the BJP’s top leadership to finalise the names of cabinet ministers. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday met Eknath Shinde at latter’s …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, all eyes are on the cabinet expansion in the state, with the Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena demanding key portfolios for Eknath Shinde's camp. A senior BJP leader has said that the cabinet expansion of the Fadnavis government is likely to take place on December 14. #WATCH | Maharashtra CM Devendra …

Mahayuti finalises power sharing; home, revenue may remain with BJP, Fadnavis to visit Delhi for leadership's clearance
1 month ago

Mahayuti finalises power sharing; home, revenue may remain with BJP, Fadnavis to visit Delhi for leadership's clearance

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai:The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has reached a consensus on their power-sharing arrangement, with the Bharatiya Janata Party securing 22 cabinet seats, whilst the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party will receive 11 and 10 berths respectively. However, this arrangement is yet to receive the BJP central leadership's clearance – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to visit Delhi …

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14, BJP may keep 22 ministerial berths: Report
1 month ago

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14, BJP may keep 22 ministerial berths: Report

India TV News  

A senior BJP leader told news agency PTI that the cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14 and added that the Shiv Sena would not get the home department and was also unlikely to be allocated the revenue portfolio. Saying that Devendra Fadnavis has left for Delhi on Wednesday, the CMO …

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