The Yogi Adityanath administration on Tuesday welcomed four new faces into its Cabinet, marking a strategic move to strengthen its political structure. Notably, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) Chief, Om Prakash Rajbhar, took the oath as a Cabinet minister, administered by Governor Anandiben Patel.
Rajbhar's return to the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet after nearly five years comes as a significant development, considering his previous departure from the ruling BJP and resignation from the government back in 2019. Representing Zahurabad in Ghazipur as an MLA, Rajbhar brings forth a wealth of experience and political acumen.
Another addition to the ministerial roster is Dara Singh Chauhan, whose political journey saw him depart from the BJP prior to the 2022 assembly elections, only to rejoin the party after a brief stint with the Samajwadi Party. Chauhan, a Vidhan Parishad member, now assumes a ministerial role, adding depth to the administration's leadership.
Anil Kumar, an esteemed Rashtriya Lok Dal MLA hailing from Purqazi in western Uttar Pradesh, also took the oath as a minister, marking a notable entry of an RLD representative into the Yogi government. Kumar's inclusion underscores the administration's commitment to fostering inclusivity and representation from diverse political backgrounds.
Additionally, Sunil Sharma, a BJP MLA from Sahibabad, joined the ranks as a minister, further reinforcing the party's presence within the Cabinet.
The BJP's meticulous attention to maintaining a balance in caste and regional representation is evident in this second expansion of the Cabinet, reflecting a strategic approach to governance and political harmony.
As it stands, the Uttar Pradesh Council of Ministers comprises 52 members, with provisions allowing for the inclusion of eight more individuals as per existing regulations. Among these, 18 hold Cabinet rank positions, including two Deputy Chief Ministers, while 14 serve as Ministers of State with Independent charge, and 20 function as Ministers of State, collectively contributing to the state's administrative machinery.
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