Modi cabinet 3.0 rejig: Which states stand to gain or lose representation in cabinet?

Speculation is intensifying over the upcoming Modi cabinet reshuffle, with a strong focus on increasing representation for poll-bound states like Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh currently has eleven ministers, and political calculations suggest this number could rise to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party's regional and caste balance, particularly regarding the OBC vote bank. Discussions are also underway regarding potential representation for other states with upcoming elections, such as Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and West Bengal. Simultaneously, a crucial meeting took place at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence to finalise the new organisational team under BJP National President Nitin Nabin. The impending changes are expected to align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, while balancing demographic representation and electoral strategies. Analysts note that while some ministers may be shifted to organisational roles, the reshuffle will ultimately serve as the party's political blueprint for upcoming electoral battles across the country.