Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Himachal Pradesh CM hints at cabinet reshuffle
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that there might be changes in his cabinet soon.
He mentioned that they will add one more minister and change some jobs among the ministers.
The cabinet currently has 11 ministers, and the state can have up to 12.
Sukhu also talked to important people in Delhi about this.
There was some controversy about a minister's comments, but Sukhu said it's not a big deal.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in the coming days.
The cabinet will be extended to fill the lone vacant berth, increasing the number of ministers from 11 to 12.
Sukhu made the announcement after returning from Delhi, where he met Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and several Union ministers.
The current cabinet has 11 ministers, including the chief minister, with a maximum capacity of 12 ministers.
Sukhu downplayed the controversy surrounding PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh's remarks about IAS and IPS officers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Hints at a cabinet reshuffle and possible filling of a vacant berth
- When
- In the coming days
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To extend the cabinet and reshuffle portfolios
- Current Cabinet Size
- 11 ministers
- Maximum Cabinet Size
- 12 ministers
- Assembly Members
- 68
- Chief Minister
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Controversial Minister
- Vikramaditya Singh
