Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh cabinet was expanded on Sunday. Two cabinet ministers and four state ministers were inducted into the Uttar Pradesh government, while two state ministers were elevated to independent posts on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to the new ministers at Jana Bhavan’s Gandhi Auditorium. The expansion comes ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for early next year in the state.
The expansion filled all six vacancies in the Uttar Pradesh ministry, taking the total number of ministers to 60, the maximum allowed by constitutional provisions.
Ministers of State promoted to Ministers of State (Independent Chief)
- Ajit Singh Pal
- Somendra Tomar
After being sworn in, the newly inducted ministers greeted Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with bouquets. After the ceremony, slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Shri Ram” echoed through the Gandhi Auditorium.
Union Minister of State for Finance and BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, BJP General Secretary (Organization) Dharampal, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak along with several other leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Newly inducted ministers in the expansion of the Yogi Adityanath government on Sunday expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership and pledged to work for the development of Uttar Pradesh after taking oath at a ceremony held in Lucknow.
Soon after the swearing-in ceremony, Ajit Pal Singh, who was elevated as the Minister of State with an independent charge, told PTI Videos that he was extremely satisfied with the responsibility given to him by the government and assured that he would carry out his duties sincerely.
He said that BJP’s organizational culture is based on public service and added that all efforts will be made to make Uttar Pradesh better.
Newly appointed Minister of State Hansraj Vishwakarma thanked the party leadership and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving responsibility to a “small worker” like him. He said that the BJP respects the local workers and expressed confidence that the party will continue to move forward unitedly.
Cabinet Minister Manoj Pandey thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP leadership for giving him the new responsibility. He said he would work with dedication for the development of the state and the welfare of the people while following the instructions of the leadership.
Minister of State Surendra Diler said he felt honored that he and his community had received the trust and recognition from the government. He described his induction as a matter of pride for his company and said he will work for the welfare and respect of every section of the society.
(With inputs from ANI, PTI)
