US EditionCM Sai Expands Cabinet: Three Fresh Faces Signal Generational Shift in Chhattisgarh Politics - The Statesman
The cabinet expansion includes members from scheduled caste, other backward class, and general categories to enhance regional representation and governance focus, said officials.
- At Raj Bhavan in Raipur, Sai expanded his cabinet by inducting three first-time MLAs on Wednesday , raising its strength to 14 ministers.
- Citing a need for balanced representation, Sai's expansion promotes emerging second-line leaders, balancing caste and regional equations after the December 13, 2023 oath of office.
- The appointments paired with departmental reassignments show Guru Khushwant Saheb took Skill Development, Technical Education and Scheduled Caste Development, Rajesh Agrawal received Tourism and Culture, and Gajendra Yadav heads School Education and Law portfolios.
- After the expansion, the cabinet now includes seven OBC ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, and the reshuffle increased Surguja division's representation to five members, while the State Congress and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel challenged the cabinet's legitimacy.
- With the cabinet at capacity, Sai signals a governance pivot toward intensifying education, infrastructure and inclusive growth, adopting the Haryana model for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, while party sources say the promotion of second-line leaders reshapes future political dynamics.
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CM Sai expands cabinet: Three fresh faces signal generational shift in Chhattisgarh politics - The Statesman
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