Portfolio Talks Underway: BJP to Retain Top Ministries, Naidu and Nitish Eye Key Roles

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:03pm on 07 Jun 2024,Friday Politics

As discussions for the Union Council of Ministers commence, sources reveal that BJP aims to retain control over the Home, External Affairs, Defence, and Finance ministries. In talks led by senior BJP leaders, alliances with key partners like JD-U and TDP are being solidified. TDP, with its significant 16 seats, is poised to secure three ministerial positions, while JD-U, with 12 seats, is eyeing ministries like Railways and Agriculture. Other allies, including Shiv Sena and LJP, are also expected to receive cabinet posts or Minister of State positions. Final arrangements are anticipated before the swearing-in on Sunday.

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