Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Council of Ministers meeting on May 21 in what observers call a long-delayed mid-term stocktaking exercise. The push comes as the NDA government edges toward two years in its third term, amid growing claims that a cabinet reshuffle is overdue. The agenda will reportedly review reforms since June 2024, with ministries submitting department-wise summaries grouped into legislative, statutory, policy, and administrative changes. Officials from nearly a dozen ministries are expected to brief the council.
Uttar Pradesh has expanded its cabinet with an eye on smaller OBC and Scheduled Caste communities, using a micro-coalition approach to win incremental electoral gains. The rejig aims to balance caste and geography while blunting Samajwadi Party’s PDA outreach led by Akhilesh Yadav. BJP insiders view it as a pre-assembly strengthening move heading toward the 2027 polls.
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Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi 2.0 ministry has been expanded with a cabinet reshuffle ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Two new cabinet ministers and four new state ministers were inducted, while two state ministers were elevated to independent charge. Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oaths, marking the second expansion of the Yogi 2.0 council.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has finalized portfolio distribution in a cabinet reshuffle and expansion. Choudhary retains the Home Ministry, keeping key control in his hands. Nishant Kumar is named Health Minister, marking a notable change in the health portfolio. The full list of portfolios has been released as the BJP-led government restructures responsibilities across departments.
JD(U) in Bihar is pushing for 16 ministerial positions in a cabinet expansion set for Thursday. The current cabinet has limited JD(U) clout, with only two party leaders serving as deputy chief ministers. The reshuffle is also expected to give more space to NDA allies, as Nishant Kumar prioritises party organisation for now.
The BJP is preparing a significant organizational shake-up as teams are set up at the national and state levels, with key decisions expected in May. In Uttar Pradesh, a cabinet reshuffle may introduce new faces and rework portfolios. In Bihar, a cabinet expansion is expected to keep BJP and JDU in equal representation, reshaping the coalition balance.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will abide by Congress high command’s decision on leadership. His remark comes amid ongoing speculation over a possible leadership change and cabinet reshuffle, with party clarity expected after election results are announced. For now, Shivakumar insists the state’s next steps will follow the party line.
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