Ajit Singh may get civil aviation as part of deal with Congress

New Delhi: The Congress's alliance with western UP-based Rashtriya Lok Dal is expected any time now, with Jat strongman Ajit Singh likely to get a plum Cabinet portfolio.
Sources said Singh was likely to meet Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and could be sworn in as early as next week. Talks between the two parties have been on for some time but were awaiting final clearance on Singh's choice of Cabinet portfolio.
Singh could get civil aviation ministry as part of the deal. The reservations in PMO over giving civil aviation to an ally at a time when the industry is passing through tough times and requires serious attention, seems to have softened.
Civil aviation appeared a safe bet, as it is a plum portfolio which is also vacant. Vayalar Ravi of Congress holds it as additional charge besides overseas Indian affairs.
10/12/11 Times of India

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