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PM Narendra Modi likely to induct Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal in Union Cabinet reshuffle

New Delhi: The much-awaited Union Cabinet reshuffle and expansion is most likely to place today (July 7, 2021) and could see inductions of several new faces.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Jul 07, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

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This will be first Cabinet expansion in the second term of PM Narendra Modi's govt

The Cabinet expansion, the first in the second term of PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government is expected to take place on Wednesday evening.

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Sarbananda Sonowal (left) and Jyotiraditya Scindia are most likely to be inducted

Among those who are likely to be inducted in the new cabinet expansion, according to the sources, are Jyotiraditya Scindia, who left the Congress in 2020 ahead of regime change in Madhya Pradesh, and Sarbananda Sonowal, who was replaced by Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam Chief Minister.

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Other top contenders in the fray include Bhupendra Yadav (left) and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

The other top contenders in the fray for a ministerial berth include the Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and Bharatiya Janata Party's National General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav.

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Expansion can also see a major representation from Uttar Pradesh

The expansion may also witness a major representation from Uttar Pradesh, which is going to have assembly elections in 2022.

The names of Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel, BJP's Varun Gandhi and Ramshankar Katheria can also be considered for the ministerial posts in the Modi cabinet.

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Anil Jain, Rita Bahuguna Joshi and Syed Zafar Islam (right) can also get responsibilities

Uttar Pradesh politicians Anil Jain, Rita Bahuguna Joshi and Syed Zafar Islam can also be given ministerial responsibilities.

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Bihar Ministers can also get portfolios of the Union Council

Former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi and new Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Pashupati Kumar Paras may also be included in the cabinet expansion. Besides them, Janata Dal (United)'s RCP Singh and Lalan Singh can also get a Union Ministry portfolio.

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Probable faces

Maharashtra leaders Narayan Rane and Heena Gavit, West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma and Odisha's Ashwini Vaishnaw can also receive a ministerial berth.