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Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: NCP Leader Ajit Pawar May Return As Deputy CM

Shiv Sena MLA from Worli Aditya Thackeray could serve as a minister of state

Mumbai: The stage is set as Maharashtra government led by Maha-Vikas-Aghadi led by Uddhav Thackeray will expand it’s cabinet today.

As per reports NCP leader Ajit Pawar to retain his post as deputy CM.

A total of 36 ministers of cabinet rank and minister of state rank are likely to be included. Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari will administer the oath to the new team in the Maharashtra Legislature around noon.

Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s son and Shiv Sena MLA from Worli Aditya Thackeray could serve as a minister of state. If the report comes true, Thackeray would become one of the youngest ministers in the state.

A total of 12 Congress leaders, 14 NCP leaders and 16 Shiv Sena leaders are expected to be inducted in the Maharashtra Cabinet.

On November 28, two each from NCP and Congress and  Shiv Sena had taken oath along with CM Thackeray. The total strength of the Maharashtra cabinet is 42, including the Chief Minister.

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