BJP: Set to Lead Maharashtra Cabinet
BJP: The BJP, possessing a strong majority of 132 MLAs, is set to obtain the bulk of ministerial roles, grabbing 22 positions.
BJP: will obtain the majority of Ministerial roles
Maharashtra’s governing Mahayuti coalition has completed the allocation of cabinet positions among its three key partners – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar.
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BJP, holding a formidable strength of 132 MLAs, will obtain the majority of ministerial roles, securing 22 positions. This signifies a notable change for BJP in contrast to its last term when it had only nine ministries despite possessing 105 MLAs. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, which has 57 MLAs, is anticipated to obtain 12 cabinet positions. In the meantime, Ajit Pawar’s NCP, which has 41 MLAs, will occupy 10 posts.
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The BJP’s stronger showing in the latest elections has not only reinforced its control over the state but also enabled it to establish its supremacy within the Mahayuti coalition. Insiders from the party indicate that this cabinet reshuffle will address internal dissent by including additional leaders.
Previous Mahayuti administration
In the previous Mahayuti administration, all three parties received equal representation with nine ministries assigned to each. This triggered dissatisfaction within BJP, which has now utilized its greater electoral authority to shift the balance. The revised cabinet distribution is determined by a formula that provides one ministerial slot for every six to seven MLAs. BJP’s decisive win has gained it almost half of the cabinet roles.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is in Delhi right now to complete the cabinet list. He is in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to guarantee a seamless distribution of portfolios. The completed list is anticipated to receive approval in the coming days. The cabinet expansion is expected to occur on December 14 or 15, just before the winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, which starts on December 16 in Nagpur.
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Winter session
As preparations for the winter session commence, the leadership faces pressure to create a balanced cabinet while ensuring political stability. If everything proceeds as envisioned, the BJP-led coalition will approach the forthcoming legislative session with an enhanced cabinet and a revitalized approach to governing Maharashtra.
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