Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma may not drop any minister during Cabinet expansion

In the first expansion of Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in Assam no minister is likely to be dropped.The first expansion of the one-year-old government will take place on June 9. Sarma has hinted that one minister will be inducted in the council of ministers. Four berths are vacant in the council of ministers.Sarma on Friday said, “Nobody will be dropped and there is no question of dropping anyone.” Sarma said on Thursday that he will expand his council of ministers on June 9.

Sarma will visit New Delhi on June 6 and finalise the expansion. Sarma told media persons on Thursday, “There will be a minor induction with one minister from KarbiAnglong will be inducted in the council of ministers on June 9.”Presently four berths are vacant in the council of ministers. A senior BJP leader said, “The performance of ministers is assessed. There might be minor changes in the council of ministers. Re-elected MLA Phanidhar Talukdar, Rupjyoti Kurmi and Sushanta Borgohain are in the race for inclusion in the council of ministers.”The BJP led government in Assam romped back to power for a second consecutive term last year.In the March-April polls to the 126-member Assam Assembly, the BJP had secured 60 seats. With by polls win BJP’s tally in the state assembly had gone to 63.