The recent cabinet expansion in Maharashtra has brought two leaders from Pune into the spotlight. Madhuri Misal, a four-time BJP MLA from Parvati, has been appointed as Minister of State, marking her first cabinet position. Alongside her, senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil has retained his cabinet position.
From the NCP, Indapur MLA Datta Bharne has been named Minister of State under the leadership of Ajit Pawar in the grand alliance government. Bharne, who previously served as a Minister of State in the 2019 MVA government, returns to the cabinet with this appointment.
The selection of these leaders has been the subject of much speculation, with people curious about who would be chosen from Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and surrounding areas. While Ajit Pawar’s inclusion was expected, there was uncertainty about Chandrakant Patil’s future in the cabinet. The BJP decision to retain Patil and appoint Misal reflects a balanced representation for the Pune region.
Other prominent BJP leaders from Pune, such as Mahesh Landge, Rahul Kul, and Bhimrao Tapkir, were rumored to be in contention but were not included in this round of appointments.
Overall, the latest cabinet expansion aims to bring diverse regional and political representation to Maharashtra, as part of the grand alliance between the BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena.
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