Former Assam Chief Minister In Delhi Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Report

Former Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal's visit to Delhi comes amid speculation of an impending reshuffle in the Union Cabinet and his possible induction into it.

Former Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal is in the national capital to meet senior BJP leaders, sources told news agency PTI. His arrival this afternoon comes amid speculation of an impending reshuffle in the Union Cabinet and his possible induction into it. Mr Sonowal was chief minister of the BJP-led Assam government from 2016 till last month. Even though the BJP-led alliance returned to power, Sonowal was not made chief minister and was replaced by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sarbananda Sonowal is likely to meet a few top BJP leaders, the sources said.He met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at a dinner hosted by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi last night in Guwahati.