Modi's New Council of Ministers: A State-Wise Breakdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers sees significant representation from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with the poll-bound state of Maharashtra also gaining strong presence. Key figures appointed include Rajnath Singh from Uttar Pradesh and former chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Nitin Gadkari. Various other states have also been represented through a mix of cabinet and state ministers.

In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly formed council of ministers, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar emerge as frontrunners in terms of representation. Notably, Maharashtra, which faces upcoming assembly polls, has also secured a significant presence.

Uttar Pradesh, sending the highest number of members to the Lok Sabha, has obtained nine ministerial berths, including one Cabinet position. Bihar follows closely with four cabinet positions out of a total of eight ministers. Maharashtra boasts six ministerial berths, featuring two Cabinet ministers.

The distribution highlights the prominence of certain states. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan each contribute five members, while Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu each have three ministerial berths. Other states like Odisha, Assam, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, West Bengal, and Kerala secure two berths each.