- According to sources, the Union Cabinet is likely to be expanded on August 21.
- Discussions in political circles about Dharmendra Pradhan's comeback in the cabinet.
- After Devendra Fadnavis' visit to Delhi, discussion about his possible role at the Centre
For the past few days, there has been a strong discussion about the cabinet expansion of the Modi government at the Centre. Now it is known that the possible date of this expansion has also come out. According to sources, the possibility of expansion of the Union Cabinet is being expressed on August 21. Therefore, the attention of the political circle is on which leaders will get an opportunity in the new expansion, which ministers' accounts will be changed and which leaders' responsibilities will increase.
After the Modi government was sworn in for the third time in 2024, there was constant discussion about the expansion of the cabinet. Now these talks have gained momentum in the face of possible expansion.
Will Dharmendra Pradhan enter the cabinet again?
Along with the cabinet expansion, Dharmendra Pradhan's role is also curious. After the change in the responsibility of the education department, the important question is to whom this ministry will go now. Political discussions have also arisen whether Dharmendra Pradhan will be nominated again in the Union Cabinet. Therefore, it will be important to see if his name is included in the possible extension on August 21.
Chief Minister Fadnavis' meeting with Prime Minister Modi; What exactly was discussed for the pending projects in Maharashtra?
Will Devendra Fadnavis go to the Center or stay in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' visit to Delhi has given an edge to the Union Cabinet expansion talks in Maharashtra politics. Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. He then held meetings with Union Ministers and senior BJP leaders.
In this background, discussion started whether Fadnavis will go to the Centre. However, Fadnavis himself denied these talks and clarified that he will stay in Maharashtra. Therefore, Maharashtra will be paying special attention to see if there is any change in the role of Fadnavis on the day of cabinet expansion.
Also discussed about the accounts of Piyush Goyal and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
There is talk that the portfolios of some existing ministers may be reshuffled in a possible cabinet expansion. It is also curious whether Union Minister Piyush Goyal will continue with the Ministry of Commerce or will be given a different responsibility. At the same time, discussions are also going on regarding Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's Ministry of Tourism. There is a buzz in political circles that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may keep the Ministry of Tourism to himself.
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However, till an official announcement is made regarding the Cabinet expansion, all these possibilities and discussions have to be viewed as information from sources. It will be clear only then what changes actually take place on August 21, which new faces get a chance and which ministers' responsibilities are reshuffled.