Bengal Congress eyes cabinet berths

September 22, 2012 10:32

As the Congress is readying to pull out its ministers from the West Bengal government, the state unit reportedly is aiming higher, with its sights set on the Union cabinet, reports NDTV.

The West Bengal Congress has reportedly written a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi, demanding more ministers from the state at the Centre.

Party members have, in the letter, reportedly said that the state deserves political and ministerial representation in a proportionate way. Sources say that the Bengal Congress has asked for at least three ministers from among its MPs, including a suitable cabinet berth, according to the report.

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