Gujarat Cabinet Expansion
The cabinet led by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is likely to be expanded before the upcoming Diwali festival, according to sources in the ruling BJP.
A senior party leader stated that the state may get around 10 new ministers in the upcoming cabinet expansion, with nearly half of the present ministers potentially getting replaced.
- The state cabinet currently comprises 17 ministers, including CM Patel.
- 8 are cabinet-rank ministers, and 8 are Ministers of State.
It is likely that nearly 50 per cent of ministers in the present cabinet may get replaced during the upcoming exercise, which may take place before October 18.
Author's summary: Gujarat cabinet expansion expected before Diwali.