JMM-Congress Alliance Set for Cabinet Rejig with New Faces

Portfolio Distribution Talks Progress as Congress Eyes Key Ministerial Berths

Key Points:

* Congress with 16 seats discusses portfolio distribution with CM Soren

* Pakur MLA Nishat Alam emerges as ministerial frontrunner

* MT Raja likely to replace Hafizul Hasan under minority quota

RANCHI – CM Hemant Soren meets Congress leaders in Delhi to finalize cabinet portfolios amid major reshuffle plans.

Congress MLAs lobby in New Delhi.

Meanwhile, Deepika Pandey seeks position retention.

Moreover, eight new Congress leaders vie for cabinet posts.

Furthermore, JMM considers regional representation in selections.

The Kolhan region may get two representatives.

However, Dr. Irfan Ansari faces internal opposition.

In addition, Hemlal and Stephen compete for Chief Whip.

Besides, Koyalanchal region expects two ministerial berths.

"Final decisions await leadership approval," noted a Congress insider.