Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet could soon face a reality check. In a bid to boost accountability and efficiency, the Mahayuti Government is planning a comprehensive performance audit of all Cabinet and junior ministers, an exercise expected to begin in the coming months, top government sources revealed.
The review, sources said, will assess ministers on several performance indicators, from the execution of key schemes and utilisation of departmental funds to public engagement and responsiveness in the Assembly. Those delivering results are likely to be rewarded, while underperformers may face the axe.
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“This is about performance, not politics,” said a senior official, hinting that the move aims to promote result-oriented governance rather than trigger a political shake-up.
The idea isn’t without precedent. Gujarat recently conducted a similar review that led to several ministers being dropped. Maharashtra, however, is expected to opt for a selective reshuffle rather than a complete overhaul, allowing new and promising faces a chance to step up.
A BJP MLA from Mumbai, requesting anonymity, said the audit reflects the party’s ethos. “Periodic reviews are part of the BJP’s working culture. Accountability is non-negotiable, and leadership opportunities must go to those who perform,” he remarked.
Echoing the sentiment, senior Shiv Sena (Shinde camp) MLA Prakash Survey said, “The CMO already has detailed data on every department. A reshuffle based on merit will give deserving leaders their due. Change is healthy, it keeps governance dynamic.”
The move comes as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s team approaches its one-year mark in office on December 5, 2024. Since assuming charge, Fadnavis has pushed for measurable outcomes, asking each minister to prepare a 100-day plan, followed by periodic reviews and performance rankings.
The upcoming audit is expected to take a deeper dive, evaluating not just delivery on promises but also factors like public perception, efficiency in addressing citizens’ grievances, and initiatives to attract investment and development.
If implemented, this could mark a major shift towards performance-driven politics in Maharashtra — a model where results, not rhetoric, determine political standing.
