Odisha Cabinet Ministers Take Oath Aiming Reshuffle
In Odisha, a new cabinet of 13 elected ministers took oath on June 5, at 11:45 am, a day after 20 Naveen Patnaik-led Government Cabinet ministers (20) resigned. The step was taken aiming to reshuffle, paving way for new MLAs like Jagannath Saraka, Niranjan Pujari, and RP Swain and three women MLAs Pramila Mallick, Usha Devi, and Tukuni Sahu. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath to 13 newly elected ministers.
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Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Taliban May Soon Form New Afghanistan Government
Following the capture of Kabul, the capital city, a week ago, the Taliban announced that they will soon form a new inclusive Afghanistan government on August 22. "Talks about the formation of the new government will be announced in near future", said the militant group spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. The militant group also met with several politicians including the former head of Afghanistan Hamid Karza.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
Bihar Elections: CM, Portfolios Likely To Be Decided After Top Leaders Meet
The BJP's central command is brainstorming for the formation of new Bihar Cabinet and allocation of portfolios. Reportedly, the BJP leaders will meet in Delhi in this regard, following which discussions will be held with Nitish Kumar. While Deputy CM Sushil Modi said there was no confusion on portfolio sharing, state BJP, which emerged as the largest NDA constituent in Bihar, clarified that CM would be as per earlier arrangements.
Tags: Bihar, New Government, NDA, BJP, JDU, Nitish Kumar, Narendra Modi
Courtesy: The Economic Times