Cabinet meet ends, resolution to dissolve 14th Lok Sabha passed

NEW DELHI: The final Cabinet meet that was on at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh���s 7, Racecourse Road residence ended just a short while ago.

During the meet, the council of ministers tendered their resignation to the Prime Minister. The Union Cabinet recommended dissolution of the 14 th Lok Sabha, which was passed successfully.

Resolution of appreciation for the Prime Minister was also passed at the final Cabinet meet.

Armed with a decisive mandate, the Congress-led UPA government will later today stake claim to form government. The Congress and its allies will meet President Pratabha Patil to submit the resignations and show they have the numbers, facilitating the formation of a new government at the Centre.

The UPA has fallen short by around 10 MPs to get to the magic figure of 272, but managed to attract smaller parties and the support of some independents to shore up its numbers.