Reshuffle likely in DAN ministry

Kohima, Mar 15 (UNi) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is likely to reshuffle his three-year-old Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) ministry after the budget session of the Nagaland legislative Assembly, which begins here tomorrow.

Ministry sources said Mr Rio was likely to drop some of his present ministers and elevate some of the present parliamentary secretaries to cabinet ranks. Some new faces may also be inducted into the DAN coalition ministry, sources added.

Mr Rio enjoys the support of 14 legislators in the 60-member Nagaland legislative Assembly. The coalition includes the BJP, Nagaland Peoples' Front (NPF), JD(U) and independent members.

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