Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet to 33 ministers, inducting 19 MLAs, including 8 first-timers and 7 from the previous Siddaramaiah cabinet. Notably, no Brahmin or woman was inducted, and several senior leaders were left out, triggering discontent and resignations.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces growing demands from within his National Conference (NC) party to expand his cabinet, nearly two years after taking office. Opposition BJP claims expansion could lead to government collapse, while NC members cite performance issues and departmental overload.
Tamil Nadu minister Adhav Arjuna stated CM Vijay wants a cabinet that functions "like one family," including supporting parties. This comes amid cracks in the alliance over potentially inducting rebel AIADMK MLAs, with CPM threatening to withdraw support if this happens.
Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Modi graced the occasion at Brigade Parade Ground, marking a significant political turn. The new government's formation emphasizes regional balance and organizational strength, with a cabinet expansion anticipated soon.
Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Modi graced the occasion at Brigade Parade Ground, marking a significant political turn. The new government's formation emphasizes regional balance and organizational strength, with a cabinet expansion anticipated soon.
Bihar's cabinet is set for a major expansion. Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, is poised to join the ministry. This move follows the NDA's victory in the assembly polls. Senior NDA leaders are expected to attend the ceremony. The expansion aims to strengthen the alliance and accelerate development in Bihar.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has relocated to a new residence at 7 Circular Road in Patna, moving from the CM's official residence at 1 Anne Marg where he lived for nearly 20 years. The shift occurs as discussions about a potential Bihar Cabinet expansion intensify, with sources indicating it could take place between May 5 and May 10. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary was among the first leaders to visit Kumar at his new home. In 2014, when Jitan Ram Manjhi was CM, Kumar had temporarily shifted to 7 Circular Road for about eight months.
