The first expansion in the Yogi Adityanath 2.0 ministry is set to take place today at 5 pm at Raj Bhavan, said the sources. However, there is no public announcement made about the same.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has even called a cabinet meeting for the same. Governor Anandiben Patel will also take part in the expansion exercise as she is back at the Raj Bhavan after attending the convocation ceremony of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University of Agra.
Two leaders from the party said, “Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has convened a state cabinet meeting at 11am on Tuesday. The ministerial expansion is likely to take place later in the day at 5pm on Tuesday”.
During the meeting, Mr Yogi is expected to brief the cabinet ministers about the future agenda of the party that includes preparations towards the upcoming Lok Sabha elections this year and its achievements.
Two to three BJP leaders are likely to be inducted by the Chief Minister, said a senior leader. Those who are likely to be inducted include BJP MLC Dara Singh Chauhan, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and one or two nominees from Rashtiya Lok Dal.
“The chief minister is yet to give any indications about the number of new ministers to be inducted in the ministry. He may communicate his decision on Tuesday,” the leader further said.
