Soren meets Sonia, eyes Cabinet return

The countdown for the long-awaited cabinet reshuffle began today as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibhu Soren — who gave up his ...

The countdown for the long-awaited cabinet reshuffle began today as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibhu Soren — who gave up his ministerial berth at the Centre for Jharkhand chief ministership — met Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her residence.

Soren, who refused to speak to reporters waiting outside 10 Janpath, could not be reached at his residence either. He is believed to be insistent that the coal portfolio, which he held earlier, be restored to him.

Sources said though October 5 has been mentioned as a probable date, the reshuffle may be delayed for being too close to the Congress CMs’ conclave, slated for October 7 and 8. PM Manmohan Singh gave a non-committal response on the issue today on the sidelines of a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan. ‘‘Wait and watch. You will know when it happens.’’

Power Minister P.M. Sayeed, Information and Broadcasting Minister Jaipal Reddy, Small-scale Industries Minister Mahavir Prasad and Minister of State for Tourism Renuka Choudhury are in the danger of being dropped.
Bihar: Cong chief to campaign for allies
NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi will campaign along with RJD chief Laloo Yadav, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and senior CPI(M) leaders, party in-charge of Bihar Digvijay Singh said. While the details were to be worked out, Sonia is expected to campaign for a day in each phase of the four-phase elections. — ENS

Modi will address a rally in the district and open the Purnea airport that will provide air connectivity to several metro cities, fulfilling a longstanding demand in the Seemanchal region.

PM Modi to open Purnea airport, launch Makhana Board in Monday’s visit to poll-bound Bihar

India45 min ago

PM Modi will visit Purnea, Bihar, on Monday to inaugurate projects worth Rs 36,000 crore, including an airport and launch the National Makhana Board. The visit is aimed at boosting development and addressing the neglected Seemanchal region. PM will also announce projects worth Rs 35,461 crore and distribute benefits to beneficiaries under different schemes.

View all shorts

Live Blog