Overview
- The Chhattisgarh Congress has filed a writ petition challenging the August 20 expansion that took the council of ministers to 14.
- The petition argues Article 164(1A) limits ministers to 15% of Assembly strength, with 15% of 90 equaling 13.5, effectively capping the number at 13.
- State Congress communications chief Sushil Anand Shukla said the matter will be heard by the High Court next week.
- Leader of Opposition Charan Das Mahant earlier asked the Governor to remove one minister, and the Governor’s office has not issued a response.
- Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao defended the expansion as constitutionally compliant and cited Haryana’s 14-member cabinet in a 90-seat Assembly as precedent.