Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann to induct five more ministers, reshuffling likely

Chandigarh, July 2: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to expand its ministry in Punjab.

According to sources, five more ministers are likely to be inducted into Bhagwant Mann's Cabinet by Monday (July 4). With this, the total strength of the Punjab Cabinet will rise to 15.

Sources further said that the expansion of Bhagwant Mann's ministry was also discussed with AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a meeting held in Delhi on Friday.

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Meanwhile, reshuffling is likely in the Punjab Cabinet. As per sources, three old ministries will be reshuffled.

Notably, the Cabinet currently consists of nine ministers besides the Chief Minister. One minister, Dr Vijay Singla, was dismissed on corruption charges.

Now, eight posts are lying vacant in the Punjab Cabinet.

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-PTC News