Cabinet Expansion
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Fresh political churn in Maharashtra? Seven Uddhav's Sena MPs reportedly in touch with Shinde camp
Maharashtra | Jun 12, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTThe developments come amid growing buzz over a potential expansion of the Union Cabinet. Sources claim that one MP from the Thackeray faction was offered the prospect of a berth in the Union Council of Ministers, while others were assured significant organisational and political responsibilities.
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Assam Cabinet Expansion: 12 MLAs sworn as in ministers as CM Himanta expands his team | Full list
Assam | Jun 05, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTAssam Cabinet Expansion: The BJP, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership, registered a massive victory in the 2026 Assam assembly elections, winning 82 of 126 seats alone.
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Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Two more MLAs take oath as VCK, IUML enter Vijay-led government
Tamil Nadu | May 22, 2026, 10:37 AM ISTThe Tamil Cabinet got two new ministers as CM Joseph Vijay inducted VCK and IUML allies into the government. The Chief Minister has kept AIADMK rebels out due to alliance pressure and legal complications.
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Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: 23 MLAs, including two from Congress, take oath | Check full list
Tamil Nadu | May 21, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTTamil Nadu cabinet expansion: The ruling TVK has urged the Congress, VCK, and IUML to join the government and said it was the wish of Chief Minister Vijay.
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'No AIADMK rebels in Cabinet': TVK reassures allies amid warning by CPM and VCK
Tamil Nadu | May 20, 2026, 03:56 PM ISTOn being asked about the fate of the alliance, Arjuna said the TVK-led coalition was intact and CM Vijay would soon hold Cabinet expansion. He also rebuked the DMK for allegedly trying to forge an alliance with AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
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UP Cabinet expansion in the offing? CM Yogi, BJP state chief and RSS functionaries hold key meeting
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 31, 2025, 12:27 PM ISTThe core group meeting lasted for nearly one hour. Speculation is rife that an expansion of the Yogi cabinet in Uttar Pradesh could take place after Makar Sankranti. At present, the Yogi cabinet has 54 ministers, which may be expanded to up to 60 ministers.
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Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore for Census 2027, two-phase rollout to begin from April 2026
India | Dec 12, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTCensus 2027: The census unfolds in two meticulously planned phases to accommodate India's vast geography. The first, House Listing and Housing Census, kicks off between April and September 2026, wrapping up in just 30 days per state for flexibility.
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Karnataka political buzz: Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar in Delhi amid cabinet expansion speculation
India | Nov 16, 2025, 08:27 AM ISTKarnataka political buzz: Earlier discussions indicated that Siddaramaiah was considering a cabinet reshuffle along the lines of the “Kamaraj Plan,” where several senior ministers would be moved to organizational roles to make space for new faces.
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Chhattisgarh cabinet expansion: Three first-term MLAs take oath as ministers | Check names
chhattisgarh | Aug 20, 2025, 12:20 PM ISTSince the formation of the state (in 2000), which has a 90-member assembly, 13 MLAs, including the chief minister, have traditionally been part of the cabinet. Before this expansion, the Chhattisgarh cabinet had 11 members, including CM Sai.
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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Portfolio allocation almost finalised | Here's who may get what
Maharashtra | Dec 12, 2024, 11:11 AM ISTMaharashtra cabinet expansion: The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place before the commencement of the Winter Session of the state assembly.
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Maharashtra Cabinet: BJP may keep Home, Eknath Shinde to retain Urban Development, say sources
Maharashtra | Dec 06, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTMaharashtra cabinet expansion: Sources said the BJP might keep the Ministry of Home Affairs, Law and Justice, Construction, Energy, Courtesy, Irrigation, Village Development, Tourism, Revenue, Skill Development, General Administration, Tribal.
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Assam Cabinet expansion on December 7, four new ministers to be inducted | Check full list
Assam | Dec 05, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTAssam Cabinet expansion: The expansion will increase the strength of the council of ministers to 20 in the Assam Cabinet.
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Punjab: CM Mann to expand his cabinet today, induct four new faces after as many ministers resign
India | Sep 23, 2024, 10:07 AM ISTAfter the resignation of four ministers, the Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has announced a cabinet expansion. The Governor will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers this evening.
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Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav expands his Cabinet, inducts six-time MLA Ramniwas Rawat
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 08, 2024, 09:36 AM ISTCM Mohan Yadav, after assuming office on December 13 last year, inducted 28 MLAs into the state cabinet on December 25. He expanded his Cabinet on Monday.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to finalise new TPCC chief, Cabinet expansion in Delhi meeting today
Telangana | Jul 03, 2024, 01:26 PM ISTCM Revanth Reddy’s term as TPCC President is coming to an end this month and he has already requested the party high command to appoint a new chief so that he can focus on governance.
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CM Eknath Shinde likely to undertake much-awaited cabinet expansion before monsoon session
Maharashtra | Jun 19, 2024, 05:54 PM ISTAs the last session of the assembly before the state elections is going to be started on June 27, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde may undertake cabinet expansion with the inclusion of MLAs from all Mahayuti parties.
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Bihar: Nitish Cabinet expansion tomorrow, CM, his 2 Deputies have finalised ministers' list: Sources
Bihar | Mar 13, 2024, 09:27 PM ISTNitish Kumar on January 28 took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record ninth time after a dramatic volte-face, ditching the Mahagathbandhan and the opposition bloc INDIA and forming a new government with the BJP, which he had dumped less than 18 months ago.
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Yogi Cabinet expansion: SBSP chief OP Rajbhar, RLD's Anil Kumar, two others inducted in UP govt
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 06, 2024, 12:25 AM ISTBharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government's decision to expand Yogi Cabinet comes ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Aiming for electoral gains in the upcoming elections, CM Yogi inducted allies into his Cabinet in the state.
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Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Cabinet expansion likely tomorrow, RLD, OP Rajbhar may find place | DETAILS
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 05, 2024, 10:24 AM ISTTwo MLAs of the RLD are likely to be inducted into the state Cabinet. SBSP chief OP Rajbhar is also likely to be sworn in as minister.
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Jharkhand CM Champai Soren expands Cabinet, eight JMM, Congress leaders take oath as ministers
India | Feb 16, 2024, 05:28 PM ISTAccording to constitutional provisions, Jharkhand can have a maximum of 12 ministers, including the Chief Minister. Champai Soren leader was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of the state.