Shinde Gets Three Key Maharashtra Ministries, Ajit Pawar Secures Finance Ministry
Nearly two weeks after the Maharashtra oath ceremony, the cabinet portfolios were announced Saturday, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister in the last government, landing three ministries - Urban Development, Housing and Public Works - but not the Home portfolio, which he was reportedly keen on.
Ajit Pawar, the second Deputy Chief Minister, was assigned the key Finance Ministry and State Excise portfolio.
