Rajasthan Cabinet reshuffle: 15 new ministers to take oath, 5 are Pilot loyalists

Updated : Nov 21, 2021 08:21
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Editorji News Desk

Nearly 16 months after a factional rebellion led by Sachin Pilot, the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government is set to see a cabinet shuffle. 

In total, 15 ministers will take oath Sunday: 12 new and three Ministers of State who are being elevated to Cabinet rank.

The new Cabinet, finalised by the Congress high command, will have five ministers who are seen as supporters of Pilot, who had the support of 18 MLAs when he rebelled, is said to be satisfied with the representation.

Also Watch: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Sonia Gandhi: Cong high command to decide on cabinet rejig

Besides accommodating some Pilot loyalists as part of the peace formula, the reshuffle clearly is with an eye on Assembly elections just two years away.

There is also an attempt to send a message to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities as well.

Despite the Gehlot government enjoying the support of 19 Independents, the Congress leadership has decided not to include any. 

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