Maharashtra's Power Play: Mahayuti Alliance Expands Cabinet

The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra expanded its cabinet with 39 new ministers, increasing the total number to 42. The BJP gained 19 ministerial positions, while Shiv Sena and NCP secured 11 and 9 respectively. The ceremony was held in Nagpur ahead of the state legislature's winter session.

The Maharashtra government's Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, expanded its cabinet at a ceremony in Nagpur, adding 39 ministers and raising the total count to 42.

The BJP secured 19 positions, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena obtained 11 and Ajit Pawar's NCP got 9. Among the new appointees, 33 are cabinet ministers and six are ministers of state.

Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office ahead of the winter session of the state legislature, set to begin on December 16. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were also present.

(With inputs from agencies.)