Cabinet expansion in Uttarakhand on the cards

DEHRADUN: (Mar 20) Speculation about the expansion of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's cabinet are once again gaining momentum in Uttarakhand, with sources saying it is likely that the exercise will be carried out during this Navratri itself.

The sources close to Dhami said that with less than a year left for the next assembly elections in the state, there is a strong possibility that all five vacant posts in the cabinet will be filled soon.

When the BJP began its second term in 2022, Dhami took the oath of office along with eight ministers. According to constitutional provisions, Uttarakhand can have a maximum of 12 members in the state cabinet.