PM Modi's Cabinet reshuffle likely today

June 30, 2016 08:16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to rejig his Council of Ministers on Thursday.

The Ashoka Hall at the Rashtrapati Bhavan is being readied for a ceremony at noon, followed by lunch for attending dignitaries.

Earlier, a high tea had been planned at the same venue for Thursday evening, which was to follow the Council's meeting -- ostensibly to review the performances of ministers -- at 10:30 am.

With Uttar Pradesh elections due next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to keep regional and caste balances in mind for his council of ministers.

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