Mahayuti govt gets new faces with caste, regional interests in mind

Maharashtra's cabinet expansion saw a mix of new faces and returning leaders as the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP balanced caste and regional equations. Several veteran ministers were dropped, including Sudhir Mungantiwar and Chhagan Bhujbal, while Pankaja Munde and Shivendra Raje made comebacks. The reshuffle reflects an emphasis on community representation and strategic positioning for upcoming elections.