Distribution of portfolios to ministers possible today: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Kejriwal will be discussed; Big departments like police-mining will remain with the Chief Minister

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10 newly elected ministers in Punjab may get portfolios today. There will be a discussion between CM Bhagwant Mann and party convener Arvind Kejriwal regarding this. Arvind Kejriwal is also talking to the MLAs today. After that its details can be released. It is certain that in Punjab, big departments like Home i.e. Police, Vigilance, Mining, Agriculture will remain with the Chief Minister.

Big challenge regarding health and education
According to sources, Harpal Cheema, the biggest Dalit face in the Mann government, can be given local government. He took oath as the minister at number one yesterday. Apart from this, Brahmashankar Zimpa, who was made minister from Hoshiarpur, may get the industry department. The biggest challenge for the AAP government is the Department of Education and Health. The Aam Aadmi Party has come to power on the promise of solving these two big issues. Regarding education, the responsibility can be given to Harjot Bains, close to Kejriwal. The name of Dr. Vijay Singla of Manasa is in discussion for health.

Still room for 7 ministers
Punjab can have 18 ministers including the Chief Minister. Among them, Bhagwant Mann has become the CM. Apart from this, 10 ministers took oath yesterday. However, now the place of 7 ministers is left. When the AAP government fills this post, everyone’s eyes are on it.

Tomorrow the second day of the assembly session
Tomorrow will be the second day of the session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. On the first day on March 17, the proceedings were ended with the MLAs taking oath. Now tomorrow i.e. on Monday, the first speaker will be elected. For this the name of Kultar Sadhwan has been decided. The Governor’s address will be held on the last day i.e. March 22.

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