Ministers give presentations to PM Narendra Modi ahead of cabinet reshuffle

NEW DELHI: Amid talks of a Cabinet reshuffle and appointment of new BJP central office-bearers, PM Modi held a meeting with his Council of Ministers in which the leaders made short presentations about the achievements, goals and bottlenecks of their respective ministries.

The meeting continued till late evening and was followed by dinner.

The discussion holds significance as it is being held at a juncture when the Cabinet rejig is said to be round the corner. There are reports that those ministers who have failed to perform would either see a change of portfolio or be moved to the organisation.

The vacancies that arise thereof will be filled by office-bearers from the party. Sources said the purpose of making all ministries sit in a meeting was also to deal with the interministerial tussles and hurdles.

Meanwhile, the buzz about the reshuffle continued in the party circles. BJP general secretary Bhupendra Yadav is likely to become minister of state for law. As reported earlier, UP will have a sizable representation in the reshuffle. Rajasthan governor Kalyan Singh’s son and Etah MP Rajveer Singh is also likely to get an MoS post. At least one Dalit MP is likely to make it to Modi’s Council of Ministers. Ramen Deka, MP from Mangaldoi, may also get a place in Modi’s team as Assam’s quota has fallen vacant with Sarbanand Sonowal quitting after becoming CM. Ex-Jharkhand CM Arjun Munda is likely to be made a general secretary.