New Delhi , Oct. 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna has reportedly sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and expressed his desire to work for the Congress without any post.
Krishna also wrote to party president Sonia Gandhi, and emphasized on working for the party.
According to reports and sources, Krishna , one of the senior members of the present Union Cabinet, reportedly indicated that he would like to give the Prime Minister a free hand in deciding whom he would like to chose as the next Foreign Minister of the country during the expected reshuffle of cabinet over the weekend.
Sources are also saying that the Prime Minister could assume responsibilities of the foreign office for a couple of days before deciding on the person he would like in Krishna ‘s place.
Rumors are also doing the rounds that Krishna could be headed back to Karnataka state politics, or even be made the governor of some state, given his seniority in politics and in the Congress Party.
With the reshuffle expected to take place on Sunday, Congress leaders have said that it is the prerogative of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Minister of State for Telecom Sachin Pilot has said that the Prime Minister will take the final call regarding reallocation of portfolios.
“In the cabinet what work one does and who gets included and what kind of responsibility is given – this is the prerogative of Prime Minister. It comes under his jurisdiction. It is his discretion to whom to include in his team and what responsibility one has to be given,” he said.
Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi said: “It is prerogative of PM “
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