Mumbai: The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14.
Fadnavis left for Delhi on Wednesday, his office said, adding it was a courtesy visit, the first after becoming the chief minister, as he would be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
According to sources, Shiv Sena would not get the home department and was also unlikely to be allocated the revenue portfolio.
Talks are getting delayed because three parties (Mahayuti allies BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP) are involved, the politician said.
The BJP is expected to keep 21 to 22 ministerial berths, including the CM’s post, the leader said, adding that four to five ministerial berths may be kept vacant.
Shiv Sena leader and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was not travelling to the national capital, as per his office.
The Maharashtra cabinet can have a maximum of 43 ministers, including the chief minister.
