Maharashtra Government Expands Cabinet with 39 New Ministers

The reshuffle includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP members, introducing new faces and a rotation policy to balance representation.

The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has expanded its cabinet to 42 members, just one short of the legal limit.
The new lineup includes 19 BJP ministers, 12 from Shiv Sena, and 10 from the NCP, with 18 first-time ministers sworn in during the ceremony in Nagpur.
A rotation policy has been introduced, requiring ministers to step down after two and a half years to allow other legislators to assume roles, aiming to reduce internal friction.
The cabinet reflects a regional and caste balance, with Western Maharashtra receiving the highest representation and four women included from BJP and NCP.
Several senior leaders from all three parties were excluded from the cabinet, leading to dissatisfaction and adjustments such as possible alternative roles for some.