Raj Cabinet: 15 to 17 Mins likely in 1st phase

New Delhi: After oath taking of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and two deputy CMs Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, now the exercise has started for formation of the Cabinet. For this a meeting was held at the residence of BJP chief JP Nadda in New Delhi which was attended by senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Source said a consensus has been reached regarding the new Cabinet and there could be induction of about 15 to 17 ministers in first phase while keeping in mind regional balance, caste equations and consensus of all senior leaders. The meeting lasted for about one and a half hours.