Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi as delays continue in assigning portfolios following the UP cabinet expansion. The key point of discussion was the Public Works Department, a major and influential portfolio. Central leadership is reportedly keen on a new minister receiving PWD, adding to the uncertainty around how departments will finally be distributed. Until the allocation is confirmed, suspense remains high over which leaders will get the most powerful ministries in the state government.
Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath government is expected to expand its cabinet on Saturday, with new ministers likely joining as the BJP fine-tunes its social and regional strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections. Reports suggest the swearing-in could include two Cabinet ministers and several Ministers of State, aiming for broader caste and regional representation.
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Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav questioned the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion, alleging it may reward turncoat leaders from other parties. He challenged the criteria behind selecting new ministers, warned that those left out could grow resentful, and asked how the reshuffle might affect existing ministers.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow, triggering intense speculation about a possible cabinet expansion. Political circles say the BJP’s recent assembly election momentum has set the stage for reshuffling soon. With the meeting fueling fresh expectations among parties and MLAs, the next move could reshape state governance.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expanded his cabinet in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, presenting a major NDA show of strength attended by PM Modi and Amit Shah. The move inducts 32 ministers from alliance partners across BJP, JDU, LJP (Ram Vilas) and HAM (Secular), including Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, in a notable political debut.
Bihar’s NDA government is preparing for a major cabinet expansion on May 7, with 27 new ministers expected to be sworn in. The reshuffle comes after a leadership change and is set to bring more allies into key roles, while some incumbents may retain their positions. Officials say the move is designed to strengthen governance and administration across the state.
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Bihar’s cabinet expansion is scheduled for Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to attend. Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin will also be present as the new government is led by Samrat Choudhary. Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi are expected to attend, while preparations for Modi’s visit are underway.
Former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has shifted to a new residence at 7 Circular Road in Patna, ending a two-decade stay at 1 Anne Marg. The move comes as discussions around a possible Bihar Cabinet expansion intensify, with political leaders reportedly visiting him at his new home. The relocation is fueling speculation about the timing and shape of cabinet changes.
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