Cabinet Calling? Chirag Paswan's Uncle, Shopping For Kurta, Said This

Pashupati Paras has hinted for some time that he has been assured a cabinet spot.

In the buzz and anticipation raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected cabinet expansion, Bihar leader Pashupati Paras's confidence was on full display as he was seen shopping for new clothes on Monday. Asked by reporters whether he had received "The Call" inviting him to join the Cabinet, Mr Paras said: "Raaz ko raaz rehne do (let secrets be)". Mr Paras, who led a coup against his nephew Chirag Paswan and split the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) founded by his brother Ram Vilas Paswan - Chirag's father - has hinted for some time that he has been assured a cabinet spot. Last month, days after displacing Chirag Paswan as leader of the LJP, the 71-year-old leader had announced that he was set to join the union government. "When I take oath as a union minister, I will resign as leader of the parliamentary party", he had told reporters.