The Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Madhya Pradesh cabinet was expanded on Thursday with induction of 28 ministers.
Bhopal: The Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Madhya Pradesh cabinet was expanded on Thursday with induction of 28 ministers.
Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to the ministers at Raj Bhawan. Covid-19 protocols were followed at the ceremony.
The new ministers include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state. The Chouhan ministry strength is now 34.
Chouhan took oath as chief minister for a record fourth term on March 23.
The Chouhan cabinet still has one vacancy as the ministry's strength, depending on the size of the House, should not exceed 35 as per constitutional norms.