Modi to chair Council of Ministers' meet today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday to discuss issues related to the Covid situation in the country, preparedness to deal with possible third wave and functioning of few ministries, sources said on Tuesday.

The BJP insiders feel the council of ministers meeting assumes significance as it is being held at a time when political circles are abuzz with speculation of a cabinet expansion and reshuffle. However, there was no official input about the Cabinet reshuffle discussion in the meeting. This is the third such meeting within the last one month.

It is learnt that the meeting is going to be held virtually on Wednesday evening. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Member (Health) NITI Aayog Dr VK Paul are expected to give a presentation on the Management of Covid-19 pandemic.