Speculation Mounts Over PWD Portfolio After UP Cabinet Expansion
Following the recent expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, anticipation is high regarding the distribution of ministerial portfolios. Eight new ministers were appointed, including six new faces and two promotions, with office allocations completed but departmental assignments pending. The Public Works Department (PWD) has emerged as a focal point of speculation, having been under the Chief Minister's direct control since former minister Jitin Prasada moved to the central government in 2024. Observers suggest that Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, allotted an office in the Main Building alongside senior leadership, is likely to receive a heavyweight ministry, potentially the PWD. Meanwhile, Manoj Pandey, a former Samajwadi Party leader, has also been elevated to Cabinet Minister status. The Bharatiya Janata Party aims to balance regional and political equations through this reshuffle. While offices have been assigned, with Chaudhary in the Vidhan Sabha complex and others in Bapu Bhavan, residence allocations are still being processed. The final portfolio distribution remains unclear as Chief Minister Adityanath attends to other official duties, leaving stakeholders awaiting announcements on key departments like Revenue and PWD.
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Speculation Mounts Over PWD Portfolio After UP Cabinet Expansion
Following the recent expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, anticipation is high regarding the distribution of ministerial portfolios. Eight new ministers were appointed, including six new faces and two promotions, with office allocations completed but departmental assignments pending. The Public Works Department (PWD) has emerged as a focal point of speculation, having been under the Chief Minister's direct control since former minister Jitin Prasada moved to the central government in 2024. Observers suggest that Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, allotted an office in the Main Building alongside senior leadership, is likely to receive a heavyweight ministry, potentially the PWD. Meanwhile, Manoj Pandey, a former Samajwadi Party leader, has also been elevated to Cabinet Minister status. The Bharatiya Janata Party aims to balance regional and political equations through this reshuffle. While offices have been assigned, with Chaudhary in the Vidhan Sabha complex and others in Bapu Bhavan, residence allocations are still being processed. The final portfolio distribution remains unclear as Chief Minister Adityanath attends to other official duties, leaving stakeholders awaiting announcements on key departments like Revenue and PWD.
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