Eknath Khadse, who was forced to resign following allegations of a dubious land deal, and BJP city chief Ashish Shelar may soon be included in the cabinet. Ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections, the Maharashtra cabinet is all set for expansion and reshuffle, DNA has learnt. The BJP high command in Delhi has given a go-ahead to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, said sources.
The CM is believed to have disclosed that the vacant ministerial berths in the state will be filled in October and non-performing ministers will be shown the door.
"CM Fadnavis recently had a meeting with his party top brass in Delhi. They have given the green signal for cabinet expansion and a reshuffle." The exercise could be carried out after Pitru Paksha – the period after Ganeshotsav and before Navrati which is considered inauspicious – or during Navratri, said sources.