By FnF Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 28, Aug 2021, 17:52 pm IST | UPDATED: 28, Aug 2021, 18:04 pm IST
Sources have said that BJP wants to have a more Brahmin representation, hence Prasad was the first choice for the cabinet expansion.
Besides the three contenders from the Brahmin community, which the BJP is believed to be wooing ahead of the elections, another name that will be a part of the UP cabinet is Sanjay Nishad. He is a key ally of the BJP in UP can play an important role considering the Dalit votes in the state.
BJP is looking forward to having representation of all the communities to reach every section, community, and region of the state. Apart from the minister, Jitin Prasad can also be made an MLC.
Sources have also revealed that UP cabinet expansion may take place on August 31 or September 1.
At 54 ministers, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet can accommodate six more before it hits the limit of 60. At present, there are 23 cabinet ministers, 9 independent ministers, and 22 ministers of state in the Yogi cabinet. So, the total number of ministers is 54. According to the rules, at present 6 ministerial posts are vacant.
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