In Madhya Pradesh, in the brief expansion of the state cabinet today, Governor Mangu Bhai Patel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ramniwas Rawat as a cabinet minister. Now the state Council of Ministers has a total of 31 ministers. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and other cabinet members were also present on this occasion. Mr. Rawat is a senior leader of the Chambal region and has been elected MLA six times from the Vijaypur seat. Mr Rawat resigned from Congress a few months ago and joined the BJP.