A decision on Cabinet Reshuffle and political appointments can now be taken this month. Conversations have already taken place at the level of the high command regarding this issue in Delhi. State in-charge Ajay Maken is likely to address the pending political appointments and cabinet reshuffle with the CM on Monday.
State in-charge Ajay Maken is coming to Jaipur today to take a meeting on the Congress membership campaign. However, in the meeting, the discussions of cabinet reshuffle will gain strength in the political groups. Ajay Maken himself has also spoken about cabinet expansion soon. The leaders sitting in the queue to become ministers in Congress are now waiting for the date to be fixed. From today's meeting, there is a possibility of getting any concrete indication regarding this.
The reason behind the delay in a cabinet reshuffle is the fight between CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot camps. Due to this fight, the cabinet reshuffle could not take place. Several rounds of discussions have been held of the committee formed to consider the demands of the pilot camp.
The formula for the participation of Sachin Pilot supporters in the cabinet and political appointments is also ready. It is said that now CM Ashok Gehlot also almost agrees on this sharing formula.
The MLAs of Sachin Pilot Camp have not been giving political statements for a long time. The MLAs and leaders who were vocal earlier have kept a strategic silence.
30 ministers can be appointed, subject to a 15% limit on the total number of MLAs in Rajasthan. However, including the Chief Minister and 20 ministers, this figure comes to 21. Now 9 more ministers can be made. According to the one person one post formula, 3 more places will also become vacant.
Health Minister Raghu Sharma has become in charge of Gujarat. At the same time, Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary has become in charge of Punjab. However, Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra has the responsibility of Congress State President. One person, one post formula will be taken from all the three ministerial posts.
13 independents and 6 MLAs coming to Congress from BSP are also big contenders. There is a long queue of contenders to become a minister. Many independents are also contenders to become ministers. The MLAs of the pilot camp will also be given space to contest. However, it will be a challenge to please the MLAs who are supporting the government.