Yogi cabinet expansion put on hold, now decision postponed till May 2026, know the connection between Bihar politics and elections of 5 states

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News India Live, Digital Desk: The suspense has once again deepened in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. The plan to include new faces in the cabinet of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been postponed for the time being. According to sources, now this expansion May 2026 This will be possible only after. The central leadership of BJP is currently busy in solving the electoral equations of other states and the ongoing political turmoil in Bihar instead of Uttar Pradesh.

3 big reasons for delaying expansion (Key Reasons for Delay)

Assembly elections of 5 states: The central leadership of BJP is completely busy due to the assembly elections to be held in five states including Assam and West Bengal. Until the results of these elections come, there is little possibility of any major change in UP.

Impact of Bihar politics: The ongoing turmoil in Bihar regarding the formation of the new government and the coronation of the Chief Minister has attracted the attention of Delhi. The equations of Bihar are sure to have a direct impact on the politics of UP and the caste balance of the cabinet.

Strategy for 2027 elections: Assembly elections are to be held in UP in 2027. The BJP leadership wants a ‘balanced’ cabinet which can completely satisfy the regional and caste equations. The party wants to repeat the strategy adopted before the 2022 elections, which was expanded at the last moment.

What is the mathematics of ministers? (Current Statistics)

Maximum in the state on the basis of number of members of UP Assembly 60 ministers Can be created.

Current Status: At present the number of ministers in the Yogi government has reduced from 53 (after Jitin Prasad and Anup Pradhan Valmiki became Centre/MPs).

Vacant posts: currently in cabinet 9 to 10 ministers’ seats vacant Is.

new faces: There is discussion that in this expansion, some old ministers may be removed and young and new faces will be given a chance.

Pankaj Chaudhary and new team of BJP

recently Pankaj Chaudhary Has been made the new state president of UP BJP. After this change in the organization, now the script of cabinet reshuffle is being written to maintain coordination between the government and the organization. These issues were also discussed in the core committee meeting held at the CM residence on Tuesday.