CM Sangma to decide new minister's portfolios within two days
Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh expects to retain the tourism portfolio as Chief Minister Conrad Sangma finalises cabinet assignments.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said he will decide on the portfolios for newly inducted Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh within a day or two, according to the Meghalaya Monitor.
Speaking to reporters after being sworn in as a minister on Monday, Paul Lyngdoh said the Chief Minister conveyed continuity regarding the tourism portfolio.
Lyngdoh stated he would ensure the implementation of pending tourism projects once the portfolio is allotted to him.
Chief Minister Sangma told reporters that he has not yet reached final conclusions regarding the specific assignments.
The Chief Minister added that the decisions on which portfolios will be given to the new minister will be made in due course.