MUMBAI : Exactly 32 days after he was sworn-in on November 28, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is all set to expand his council of ministers, here on Monday. Currently, besides the Chief Minister, the MVA government has just six Cabinet ministers, two each from the three parties. On Monday, (December 30) around 36 ministers -- including those of Cabinet Minister and Minister of State ranks -- are likely to be inducted. The total strength of the ministry of Maharashtra cabinet can be maximum 42 including the Chief Minister. Last month on November 23, Ajit Pawar had rebelled and allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party to become Deputy Chief Minister under then BJP Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Source: Mint December 29, 2019 12:33 UTC