"In Jharkhand, the ruling alliance has 56 MLAs... None of the MLAs are there who haven't claimed (to be the minister). Congress even claimed that they would get the deputy CM post. It's been 6 days since the CM has taken oath and the common minimum programme (of ruling alliance) is yet to
Congress leader Meem Afzal on Monday expressed hope that the long-awaited cabinet expansion in Jharkhand would be completed before December 9, following discussions between the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress.
Jharkhand Mukti Morch (JMM) leader Kunal Sarangi on Monday commented on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) defeat in the recent assembly elections, stating that the issues raised by the BJP were irrelevant and failed to resonate with people.
"...In two to three days, the cabinet berths of the Jharkhand government will be announced... We (Congress) will hold discussions with JMM and decide on the cabinet berths," Mir told ANI.
Speaking to ANI, Pandey said "Our CM is trying to form a balanced cabinet in Jharkhand as soon as possible, keeping in mind that our alliance partners gain confidence, they are also involved in the decision making. He is trying to form the balanced cabinet despite the problems.. I am hoping
JMM executive president Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at a ceremony in Ranchi on Thursday, following the victory of the JMM-led alliance in the Assembly elections.
Former President of Jharkhand Congress, Rajesh Thakur, stated on Thursday that the trust of the people in Jharkhand and Wayanad contributed to the election victories of the Congress and JMM parties.