Mamata Banerjee’s govt drops three ministers

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday dropped three ministers from her Cabinet, asking them to concentrate on Trinamool Congress’ organisational work ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Those removed from the Cabinet are Backward Class Welfare Minister Churamani Mahato, Tribal Development Minister James Kujur and Abani Joardar, who did not hold a portfolio. Joardar earlier held the portfolio of correctional (jail) administration, refugee and rehabilitation until he faced some health issues.

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