Dehradun, March 20 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, welcomed five new ministers into the state cabinet on Friday, bringing the total number of ministers to 12. The newly appointed ministers include Bharat Singh Chaudhary from Rudraprayag, Khajan Dass from Dehradun, Mandan Kaushik from Haridwar, Pradeep Batra from Roorkee, and Ram Singh Kaira from Bhimtal.

Madan Kaushik holds a position in the BJP National Executive Council and has previously served as the president of the Uttarakhand BJP.

Khajan Dass, who was a minister in the previous government, also held the role of state BJP vice-president.

The other three ministers—Ram Singh Kaira, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, and Pradeep Batra—are newcomers to the ministerial ranks.

The oath of office was taken at Lok Bhavan at 10 a.m., officiated by Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh.

With the addition of these five ministers, the Uttarakhand cabinet has reached its full capacity of 12 members, as confirmed by officials.

Chief Minister Dhami also took to social media platform X to extend his best wishes to each new minister for their responsibilities in their respective roles.

While congratulating Madan Kaushik, CM Dhami expressed, “Heartfelt congratulations on your oath as a Cabinet Minister. Your extensive political experience and organizational skills will energize the government's developmental efforts.”

In a message to Khajan Dass, the legislator from Rajpur Road in Dehradun, CM Dhami remarked, “Your expertise in public relations and commitment to public welfare will undoubtedly enhance the effectiveness of the government's welfare initiatives.”

The Chief Minister also acknowledged the achievements of the other three ministers, highlighting their contributions to public life.

CM Dhami stated that Bharat Singh Chaudhary, with his profound understanding of the challenges in hilly areas and commitment to public service, will bolster the state’s balanced and inclusive development.

Furthermore, he lauded Pradeep Batra, stating, “Your experience and leadership will significantly amplify the state's development efforts.”

He also welcomed Ram Singh Kaira into the cabinet, expressing confidence that his contributions will provide new momentum to the state’s various development initiatives.

“Wishing you all infinite success and fulfillment in your new responsibilities,” CM Dhami concluded in his post on X.

This cabinet expansion had been anticipated for a significant period and faced multiple delays. The completion of the cabinet’s full capacity is viewed as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in 2027, aimed at securing a third consecutive term for the party.