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Syed Firdaus Ashraf in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Tuesday expanded his Cabinet by inducting four new ministers, taking the strength of his ministry to 58.
The newly inducted ministers are Sanjay Deshmukh, Digambar Bagal (both independents), Ramdas Bodkhe (Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh) and Dharmaraobaba Atram (Gondwana Ganatantra Party).
The acting Governor C K Thakkar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new incumbents at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
Those present on the occasion included Deshmukh, Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, Democratic Front ministers and senior officials.
With inputs from PTI
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