Archive · 9 Jan 2026
AAP Government's 9th Cabinet Reshuffle in 4 Years
The government in Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has made changes to its cabinet.
A minister named Sanjeev Arora, who already had three important jobs, has been given another job related to local government.
This change is happening before the upcoming city elections.
Another minister, Dr Ravjot, who had this job before, will now handle a different area.
This is the ninth time the cabinet has been changed in four years.
Sanjeev Arora is seen as a powerful minister and has been winning elections recently.
Before politics, he was a successful businessman and has done a lot of charity work.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann transferred the Local Bodies portfolio from Dr Ravjot to Sanjeev Arora.
This is the 9th cabinet reshuffle in four years of AAP government.
Sanjeev Arora now holds four portfolios: Local Bodies, Industries, Investment Promotion, and Power.
The change comes ahead of municipal elections planned for February 2026.
Arora recently won a by-election in Ludhiana West, increasing AAP's vote share.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Cabinet Ministers Sanjeev Arora and Dr Ravjot
- What
- Cabinet reshuffle transferring the Local Bodies portfolio from Dr Ravjot to Sanjeev Arora
- When
- During the fourth year of AAP government, with the 9th reshuffle occurring
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Ahead of municipal elections and to reorganize ministerial responsibilities
- Current Local Bodies Minister
- Sanjeev Arora
- Previous Local Bodies Minister
- Dr Ravjot
- Number of Cabinet Reshuffles
- 9
- Arora's Other Portfolios
- Industries, Investment Promotion, Power
- Upcoming Municipal Elections
- February 2026
- Arora's Recent Electoral Victory
- Ludhiana West bypoll
- Arora's Business Background
- Textile export, real estate, women's apparel
- Philanthropic Work
- Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust