Mon Dec 16 14:10:39 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Cabinet Expanded with 39 New Ministers
**Nagpur, Maharashtra –** Maharashtra’s state cabinet underwent a significant expansion today, with 33 Cabinet Ministers and 6 Ministers of State sworn in at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed ministers.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present for the ceremony. Notable appointees include Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Chandrakant Patil, and several other prominent figures from various political factions. The full list of appointees was released by Raj Bhavan. This marks the first major cabinet expansion since the current government’s formation.