Cabinet expansion buzz in UP as Adityanath meets Governor Anandiben Patel

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday evening met Governor Anandiben Patel at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow, fuelling speculation over a possible cabinet expansion. According to an official statement, Adityanath called on the governor at Jan Bhavan and presented her a copy of the book Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Avadharna written by Lalchand Ram. The meeting assumes significance amid long-standing speculation over a cabinet expansion in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday evening met Governor Anandiben Patel at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow, fuelling speculation over a possible cabinet expansion. According to an official statement, Adityanath called on the governor at Jan Bhavan and presented her a copy of the book ''Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Avadharna'' written by Lalchand Ram. The meeting assumes significance amid long-standing speculation over a cabinet expansion in the state. Political circles are abuzz with the possibility of an expansion taking place on Sunday or Monday, though no official confirmation has been made so far. The speculation has gained momentum following the Bharatiya Janata Party's strong performance in the recently concluded assembly elections in five states, including West Bengal and Assam. In the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly, the maximum strength of the council of ministers can be 60. At present, six berths are vacant. Political observers believe that any expansion of the ministry ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections could factor in caste and regional equations.