Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: BJP Retains Home Ministry and Revenue Department - Sources

Mumbai, Maharashtra (December 15, 2024): The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is set for a cabinet expansion. According to sources, around 40 legislators from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will take oath as ministers.

Meanwhile, sources have confirmed that the distribution of portfolios within the Mahayuti government has been finalised. Although Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena pushed for the Home Ministry portfolio, it will remain with the BJP. Similarly, the Revenue department will also stay under the BJP’s control.

The swearing-in ceremony for the Mahayuti government took place in Mumbai. Following this, Nagpur has been selected as the location for the cabinet expansion.

Portfolio Distribution for Mahayuti Government

• Shiv Sena is expected to get portfolios including Urban Development, Housing, Industry, Health, Transport, Tourism, Technology, Marathi Language, and MSRDC (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation).
• Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party will receive key portfolios such as Finance, Cooperation, and Sports, along with other important ministries.

Potential BJP Ministers:

1. Chandrashekhar Bawankule
2. Nitesh Rane
3. Shivendra Raje Bhosale
4. Chandrakant Patil
5. Pankaj Bhoyar
6. Mangal Prabhat Lodha
7. Girish Mahajan
8. Jaykumar Rawal
9. Pankaja Munde
10. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
11. Ganesh Naik
12. Meghna Bordikar
13. Madhuri Misal
14. Atul Save
15. Akash Fundkar
16. Ashok Uike
17. Jaykumar More
18. Sanjay Savkare
19. Ashish Shelar