<p>The Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab is likely to expand its Cabinet soon by inducting at least five MLAs as ministers, party sources said on Saturday.</p>.<p>With the induction of five more ministers, the strength of the Mann-led Cabinet will reach 15, including the Chief Minister.</p>.<p>After the Aam Aadmi Party formed the government following its resounding victory in the 2022 Assembly polls, 10 MLAs were inducted as ministers in the Mann-led Cabinet.</p>.<p>There are 18 berths in the Cabinet, including the Chief Minister. At present, there are nine ministers in the Mann-led Cabinet.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/capt-amarinder-singh-to-merge-party-with-bjp-claims-saffron-party-leader-1123246.html" target="_blank">Capt Amarinder Singh to merge party with BJP, claims saffron party leader</a></strong></p>.<p>In May, Health Minister Vijay Singla was sacked from the state Cabinet over graft charges.</p>.<p>According to the party sources, a woman and a Hindu face are likely to be part of the Cabinet expansion.</p>.<p>There is also a possibility of inducting at least one legislator who is a two-time MLA.</p>.<p>The Aam Aadmi Party had stormed to power by bagging 92 seats in the 117-member Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the state Assembly polls. </p>
<p>The Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab is likely to expand its Cabinet soon by inducting at least five MLAs as ministers, party sources said on Saturday.</p>.<p>With the induction of five more ministers, the strength of the Mann-led Cabinet will reach 15, including the Chief Minister.</p>.<p>After the Aam Aadmi Party formed the government following its resounding victory in the 2022 Assembly polls, 10 MLAs were inducted as ministers in the Mann-led Cabinet.</p>.<p>There are 18 berths in the Cabinet, including the Chief Minister. At present, there are nine ministers in the Mann-led Cabinet.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/capt-amarinder-singh-to-merge-party-with-bjp-claims-saffron-party-leader-1123246.html" target="_blank">Capt Amarinder Singh to merge party with BJP, claims saffron party leader</a></strong></p>.<p>In May, Health Minister Vijay Singla was sacked from the state Cabinet over graft charges.</p>.<p>According to the party sources, a woman and a Hindu face are likely to be part of the Cabinet expansion.</p>.<p>There is also a possibility of inducting at least one legislator who is a two-time MLA.</p>.<p>The Aam Aadmi Party had stormed to power by bagging 92 seats in the 117-member Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the state Assembly polls. </p>