Elevate two MoS to cabinet rank
SRINAGAR:BJP is likely to upgrade portfolios of some minis-ters in its next meeting slated for March 16 in Jammu.
Sources said portfolio of Peoples Conference chief and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, who was earlier allocated Science and Technology and Animal Husbandry ministry, will be changed.
Lone has been unhappy with the portfolio and considers it of less significance giving his stature.
Besides, changing Lones portfolio, two BJP Ministers of State (MoS) would be upgraded to cabinet status. After the meeting the BJPs two MoS would take oath as they would be elevated to the cabinet rank, they said.
Presently there are 17 ministers in the cabinet including Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. After the BJP upgrades the two MoS, the number would increase to 19.
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