Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Several major departments in the newly formed Tamil Nadu government are yet to be assigned ministers, adding to expectations of an imminent cabinet expansion as the Vijay-led administration settles into office. Key portfolios, including Agriculture, Revenue, Forests, Housing, Transport, Higher Education, Information Technology and Tourism, remain without ministerial allocation, indicating that more appointments could be announced in the coming days.The Tamil Nadu Legislati…
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Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who assumed office on May 10 as the head of the State’s 17th Legislative Assembly, is expected to move ahead with a major cabinet expansion as the newly formed government prepares for its first full-fledged Assembly session and key administrative decisions. Vijay was sworn in along with nine ministers, including N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and K.A. Sengottaiyan, marking the beginning of a new political phase in the state.With the go…
Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Monday that he is leaving for New Delhi to discuss issues including statehood, the Lieutenant Governor’s powers, reservation etc, with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.Talking to the media here on Monday morning before leaving for New Delhi, CM Abdullah said the restoration of statehood would not happen through a single meeting, adding that the process was underway and several governance- related issues would be dis…
Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) BJP leaders on Monday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expansion, asserting that ‘Gundaraj’ in the state had ended under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. They also expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The remarks came after Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav …
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a jibe at the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying that he has “no role” in the state’s Cabinet expansion as under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, the meaning of Chief Minister has been reduced to “Courier-Messenger”.Yadav’s reaction came after CM Adityanath inducted six new Ministers in the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet and promoted two Ministers of State in an apparent bid to strike a bal…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government holds a crucial meeting on Wednesday in Patna, ahead of the much-anticipated Cabinet expansion. The meeting is being viewed as the final round of consultations before the formal announcement of the new ministerial team.According to an official communication issued by the Information and Public Relations Department, Bihar, the Cabinet meeting will be held today at 5:00 P.M. in …
Patna, May 6 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has reacted to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s emphatic victory in West Bengal, saying that in a democracy, the people’s mandate is final and must be respected. Speaking to reporters in Patna on Tuesday, the Congress leader said there is little merit in lamenting the results after the government has already been formed.While acknowledging the Assembly poll outcome, Singh expressed satisfaction over the Congres…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary returned to Patna on Monday after concluding his visit to New Delhi, where he held key meetings with senior leaders of the NDA.During his visit, the Chief Minister met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior alliance leaders.According to sources, the party high command has given its final approval to the list of ministers, paving the way for a Cabinet expansion in Bihar.The Cabinet expansion is like…
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the NDA in New Delhi on Sunday, amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion in the state. The meeting with Amit Shah is being seen as particularly significant, as sources indicate that his approval will play a crucial role in finalising the list of ministers.While the interaction was officially described as a courtesy call, political circles believe that discuss…
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has left Patna for New Delhi to attend a series of crucial meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top leadership. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin, and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde.Discussions during these meetings are expected to revolve around the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Bihar.Sources i…