Maharashtra's cabinet expansion is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, as announced by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The BJP is expected to secure 20 ministerial positions, while Shiv Sena and NCP will likely receive 10 each. Ministerial terms may be limited to two and a half years, subject to performance reviews.
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