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Today marks the anticipated expansion of the cabinet in Uttar Pradesh, with preparations actively taking place in Lucknow. Leaders who are set to be included in the cabinet have already received phone calls regarding their appointments. Amidst these developments, senior BJP leader and former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh is reportedly displeased. Initially, there were expectations that his son would be appointed as a minister in this cabinet expansion, but recent reports indicate that his name is not among those taking the oath of office.

In the meantime, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh took to social media to express his sentiments.

In his post, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh conveyed that fame is fleeting and that the reputation one holds can easily shatter. This statement is interpreted as a reflection of his dissatisfaction. However, the reasons behind his post remain unclear, and he may provide further insights himself. Currently, his message is being linked to the cabinet expansion by the Yogi government.

Previously, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with Governor Anandiben Patel at the 'Jan Bhawan' in Lucknow on Saturday evening. Following this meeting, discussions regarding the expansion of the council of ministers gained momentum. An official statement from 'Jan Bhawan' noted that the Chief Minister presented the Governor with a book titled 'Indian Knowledge Tradition Concept' authored by Shri Lalchand Ram. The long-anticipated cabinet expansion has been a topic of discussion, and a decision is expected soon. Sources have confirmed that the expansion of Yogi Adityanath's government is scheduled for Sunday, with a swearing-in ceremony for new ministers likely to take place at 3 PM at Jan Bhawan.

Amid recent political developments in states like West Bengal and Assam, analysts speculate that a cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh is also on the horizon. The Uttar Pradesh assembly, which consists of 403 members, can accommodate a maximum of 60 ministers, and it is reported that several ministerial positions are currently vacant. With the upcoming assembly elections in 2027, this cabinet expansion is deemed politically significant. Experts believe that the expansion could occur on Sunday, although no official confirmation has been issued by the government yet. Meanwhile, when asked about the long-awaited cabinet expansion, a senior leader confirmed that it would indeed take place.