Uttarakhand CM Dhami Expands Cabinet with Five New Ministers

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expanded his cabinet by inducting five new MLAs, bringing the state cabinet to its maximum strength of 12 ministers, with the new ministers taking their oath.

20 Mar, 03:59 — 20 Mar, 09:44

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Cabinet expansions are significant political events as they reflect shifts in power dynamics, reward loyalists, and can signal policy priorities of the Chief Minister. This expansion brings the Uttarakhand cabinet to its maximum strength, indicating a finalized governmental structure.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inducted five new ministers
The cabinet expansion took place on Friday, March 20, 2026
The total strength of the Uttarakhand cabinet is now 12 ministers

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Five new ministers were inducted into the Uttarakhand state cabinet.

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The total number of ministers in the Uttarakhand cabinet is now 12.

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The new ministers are Khazan Das, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, and Ram Singh Kaida.

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hinduMostly Factual17h ago

Uttarkhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expands cabinet, inducts five MLAs

With the induction of the new Ministers — Khazan Das, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, and Ram Singh Kaida — the Uttarakhand cabinet has reached its maximum strength of 12, officials said

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ndtvMostly Factual13h ago

Uttarakhand Cabinet Expansion: Five MLAs Take Oath As Ministers

Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inducted five new ministers in the state cabinet on Friday, taking the total figure to 12. The legislators who will now serve as ministers in Dhami's cabinet are Bharat Singh Ch

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