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Modi govt set for cabinet rejig, Congress indifferent

Thimpu/ New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): While the BJP parliamentary board is deciding on the Cabinet expansion, the party leaders are of the opinion that they would accept whatever responsibility is given to them. The Congress, however, remained indifferent saying that it is the prerogative of the BJP government to decide whom to offer which portfolio. Nov 8, 2014
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Goa gave its first Cabinet Minister who will be sworn in tomorrow: BJP

Panaji, Nov 08 (ANI): BJP Spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Saturday that Goa has given its first Cabinet Minister and it is a great day for the state. Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has tendered his resignation as the CM to the state Governor amid reports of his involvement in the Cabinet, reportedly becoming the Defence Minister. Rudy said that all decisions will be taken by the Parliamentary Board and Parrikar will be sworn in as the Cabinet Minister on Sunday. Nov 8, 2014
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Politicos react after P Chidambaram blames Manmohan Singh for 2G scam

New Delhi/Chennai, Nov 08 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should have cancelled the 2G licenses. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that in a way congress has accepted there mistake regarding 2G scam. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the cabinet should have taken the 2G spectrum allocation within its purview. However, DMK leader TKS Elangovan said that since there had been no loss in the 2G spectrum allocation, hence, there was no reason of cancelling the licenses. Nov 8, 2014
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BJP Parliamentary board meet ends, decisions on Goa CM & UP polls to be announced by 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): The BJP Parliamentary board meeting on Saturday took place in party’s headquarters in the national capital to discuss the induction of 10 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet including Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, about Goa legislative party’s leader and Rajya Sabha candidates from UP. After the meeting, party General Secretary JP Nadda said that the decision on the same will be taken by today evening and will be announced by 4:00 PM. Nov 8, 2014
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Politicos react as Manohar Parrikar is likely to resign as Goa CM tomorrow

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after media reports emerged that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is likely to resign as Goa CM on Saturday. According to the reports, he will most likely be inducted into the Narendra Modi cabinet as defence minister. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao, reacting over the reports said that, Manohar Parrikar is a very influential leader; however, final announcement over the issue is still awaited. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is the prerogative of the PM to appoint the ministers, however, PM Modi should work along with the his cabinet towards fulfilling the promises he made to people of India. Congress leader PC Chacko said that the issue is not of much importance and even the public won't take much interest in this news. Nov 7, 2014
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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar to resign tomorrow, ready to be inducted into Union Cabinet

Panaji, Nov 07 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that he will resign tomorrow after the BJP parliamentary party meet. Post the same, Parrikar will be all set to get inducted into the Narendra Modi cabinet on Sunday. He also said that the decision on the next Goa chief minister will be taken post his resignation at a board meeting. He also confirmed that BJP parliamentary board has given him permission to resign and the series of events will be disclosed at right time. Nov 7, 2014
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BJP indicated that if any proposal for joining Union cabinet comes from PM, I should accept: Manohar

Panaji, Nov 06 (ANI): Amidst speculations of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar getting post in Union Cabinet, he said that he was consulted by the party leadership over the matter. He said that the party President Amit Shah has indicated that if any proposal for joining Union cabinet comes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes his way, he should accept it. Further, Parrikar said that when any proposal will come, he will talk about reasons of leaving the post of chief minister of Goa and joining the Union Cabinet. Nov 6, 2014
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Devendra Fadnavis says Shiv Sena can join govt only after trust vote, Politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday react as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Shiv Sena can join the state government only after signing the trust vote. BJP's Sambit Patra said that the party is committed to work for welfare of the state and any proceedings are directed in the same route. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the fight in Maharashtra is not for ideology or anything but for seat and power. Fadnavis had said that cabinet expansion will take place only after his government proves its majority on the floor of the assembly. He added that the Sena ministers to be inducted in his team would be decided in New Delhi. Nov 6, 2014
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Country facing troubles, Modi govt should appoint a full time Defence Minister: Congress

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): The Congress on Thursday stated that it is the prerogative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom he wants to induct as Defence Minister in his Cabinet, while reacting on reports about a possible Union Cabinet reshuffle that may see Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar getting that portfolio. The party, however, emphasized that the country was facing problems in absence of a full time Defence Minister and therefore the government should give the responsibility to someone at the earliest. Presently Finance Minister Arun Jaitley holds the additional charge as Defence minister. Nov 6, 2014