NC to reshuffle J&K Cabinet on October 27; Congress stays out

Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference is set to reshuffle and expand the Council of Ministers on October 27, after all five ministers submitted resignations to the party high command. Ally Congress has decided not to join the government, citing Union Territory status. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath at Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Srinagar.